Alonso's 30th homer fuels Orioles 5-3 win over Rays

Pete Alonso continued to justify his big offseason move to Baltimore by delivering the go-ahead two-run homer for his 30th of the season in the Orioles’ 5-3 win over the Rays, while also adding an RBI single and extending a career-best 13-game hitting streak. The 31-year-old slugger is in his first year with Baltimore after signing a five-year, $155 million contract, and he’s already become one of the franchise’s notable free-agent acquisitions, matching a trend of 30-homer seasons with the Orioles. Beyond his power, Alonso showcased defense with a diving, game-saving tag against Chandler Simpson and helped fuel a late-inning rally that held off Tampa Bay’s offense. Teammates Dylan Beavers and Jackson Holliday contributed offensively, with Beavers homering for the third straight game and Holliday's sacrifice fly accounting for part of the scoring. The Orioles’ victory, supported by seven strong innings from Trevor Rogers, kept Alonso’s impressive early-season impact in the spotlight as Baltimore pursues wins in a tight AL picture.