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Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles Results, Stats, and Recap
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-7, powered by five home runs including two from Pete Crow-Armstrong, who became the first MLB player this season with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases.
- Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning to tie the game after Baltimore initially took a 3-1 lead.
- Chicago scored five runs in the seventh inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Seiya Suzuki, which helped build a decisive lead.
- Despite a late Orioles rally with homers from Tyler O'Neill (two) and Coby Mayo, the Cubs' bullpen, led by Jacob Webb's perfect ninth inning, preserved the win.
- Cubs pitcher Colin Rea earned the win with 5 1/3 innings pitched, while Orioles starter Dean Kremer gave up four solo home runs in five innings; the Cubs aim for a series sweep in the next game.
