Orioles defeat Dodgers 12-1 to clinch series win

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday, securing a series victory at Dodger Stadium. The win marked the first time the Dodgers have lost consecutive games since a four-game skid in early May.

Baltimore's offense, which had struggled recently, erupted for 15 hits and four home runs, scoring at least one run in each of the first five innings. Colton Cowser led the charge with three hits, including a home run, and tied his career high with four runs batted in. Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, his 18th of the season, and Blaze Alexander contributed a two-run shot. The 12 runs were the most scored by the Orioles since June 5.

Starting pitcher Brandon Young delivered a steady performance for Baltimore, allowing one run on five hits over five innings. The right-hander has now allowed three or fewer runs in 11 of his 12 starts this season, and the Orioles improved to 10-2 in games he has started. The bullpen, which has been a concern, closed the game with four scoreless innings from relievers Grant Wolfram and Keegan Akin.

For the Dodgers, starter Emmet Sheehan took the loss, surrendering six runs in just over three innings. Shohei Ohtani hit a home run...