Orioles Stage Stunning Comeback to Defeat Diamondbacks

The Baltimore Orioles scored eight unanswered runs after trailing 7-1 in the sixth inning to secure a 9-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Camden Yards on April 12, 2026.

The win marks the Orioles' sixth victory in their last seven games, capped by a dramatic late-inning rally.

Game Recap

Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte hit a home run on the first pitch of the game from Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer. Marte would add a second solo home run in the third inning.

The Diamondbacks extended their lead in the fourth. A throwing error by Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson extended the inning, and Arizona third baseman Nolan Arenado followed with a two-run home run.

In the top of the sixth inning, Arenado struck again, hitting a three-run home run off Orioles reliever Albert Suárez to extend the Diamondbacks' lead to 7-1.

The Orioles' offense responded immediately in the bottom of the sixth, scoring five runs. First baseman Pete Alonso hit a leadoff double. After Arizona replaced starter Ryne Nelson with reliever Taylor Rashi, outfielders Dylan Beavers and Leody Taveras hit consecutive RBI singles.

Following a walk that loaded the bases, infielder Jeremiah Jackson hit a grand slam—his first career MLB home run—off Rashi to reduce the deficit to 7-6.

In the seventh inning, Pete Alonso followed a hit-by-pitch with a two-run home run, giving the Orioles an 8-7 lead.

The Orioles added an insurance run in the eighth when Jeremiah Jackson hit a solo home run off reliever Andrew Hoffmann, extending the lead to 9-7.

Orioles relievers Rico Garcia and Ryan Helsley sealed the victory. Garcia pitched a scoreless eighth, and Helsley recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning.

Notable Player Performances

Baltimore Orioles:

• Jeremiah Jackson: 2 home runs (Grand Slam, solo), 5 RBI.
• Pete Alonso: 1 home run, 1 double, 2 RBI.
• Dean Kremer (Starting Pitcher): 5.0 innings pitched, 4 runs allowed (2 earned), 9 strikeouts. This was his first start of the season.
• Rico Garcia (Relief Pitcher): Pitched a scoreless eighth inning. He has not allowed a hit in his first eight appearances of the season.
• Ryan Helsley (Relief Pitcher): Recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning.

Arizona Diamondbacks:

• Nolan Arenado: 2 home runs (two-run, three-run), 5 RBI.
• Ketel Marte: 2 home runs.
• Ryne Nelson (Starting Pitcher): 5.1 innings pitched, 2 runs allowed.

Additional Game Notes

• Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson hit an RBI triple earlier in the game.
• During the contest, a foul ball hit by Jeremiah Jackson struck Orioles manager Craig Albernaz in the face, resulting in a bruise.