Westburg’s 5 RBIs Lead Orioles to 12-0 Rout of Astros

The Baltimore Orioles put on a baseball clinic Sunday afternoon, dismantling the Houston Astros 12-0. Explosive offense, dominant pitching, and sharp defensive plays all came together for Baltimore.

Jordan Westburg led the way with a career game. Dean Kremer kept things steady on the mound, locking down the O’s second shutout of the series.

Houston had a rough day. Injuries, illness, and a worn-out bullpen made things even worse for the Astros.

Westburg’s Career Day Powers Orioles’ Offensive Surge

From the first inning, the Orioles’ bats showed up. Jordan Westburg, though, stole the show with the kind of day hitters dream about.

He finished 4-for-5, smashed a three-run homer, and drove in a personal-best five RBIs. Westburg was the clear engine behind Baltimore’s blowout win.

That home run came off Astros reliever Shawn Dubin, who just can’t seem to get outs lately. He’s now given up 11 runs in his last 2 2/3 innings.

Dubin kept leaving pitches over the middle, and the Orioles took advantage all afternoon.

Astros Bullpen Pushed to the Limit

Houston’s problems started early. Starter Cristian Javier left after just three innings with an illness.

Manager Joe Espada turned to a patchwork bullpen, even sending outfielder Chas McCormick to the mound late. That move said a lot about how depleted Houston’s pitching staff was by the end of the day.

Dean Kremer’s Commanding Start Highlights Orioles’ Dominance

Baltimore’s offense never let up, but Dean Kremer matched them with a gem on the mound. He tossed seven shutout innings, allowed only three singles, and struck out seven.

Kremer moved his record to 9-9, showing he’s becoming a reliable mid-rotation guy. He attacked hitters, changed speeds, and kept Houston’s dangerous lineup quiet.

Honestly, it’s not easy to silence a team with that much pop, but Kremer made it look routine.

Defensive Gems Keep Astros Off the Board

The 12-0 scoreline could’ve been closer if not for some wild defensive plays—ironically, from the Astros. Jesús Sánchez made two highlight-reel grabs that robbed Baltimore of even more runs.

First, he stole a grand slam from Gunnar Henderson in the third inning. Later, he leaped to take away what would have been Samuel Basallo’s first big league homer.

Basallo’s MLB Debut and the Memorable Eighth Inning

Samuel Basallo, Baltimore’s top prospect, made his MLB debut—definitely one of the day’s big stories. Even after Sánchez took away his homer, Basallo chipped in with two RBIs during the O’s five-run eighth.

That inning got interrupted when a fan ran onto the field, which paused play for a bit. Security took care of it, and Baltimore just kept piling on runs against a gassed Houston bullpen.

Series Recap and What’s Next

This win capped off an emphatic series for the Orioles. They shut out the Astros 7-0 on Friday, thanks to Brandon Young’s near-perfect outing.

Baltimore’s back-to-back shutouts showed off their pitching depth. Their offense looked sharp too—exactly what you want heading into October.

Looking ahead:

• Orioles: They’re heading to Boston for a series with the Red Sox. Trevor Rogers will go up against Dustin May in the opener.
• Astros: Houston’s off to Detroit to face the Tigers. Spencer Arrighetti is set to start against Jack Flaherty.

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