The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in 11 innings on Thursday, April 3, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The win improved the Pirates' early-season record to 3-1, while the Orioles fell to 1-3.
Oneil Cruz was the hero for Pittsburgh, driving in the go-ahead run with a single in the top of the 11th inning. The Pirates' bullpen combined for 5.1 scoreless innings of relief, with closer David Bednar earning the save. For the Orioles, star catcher Adley Rutschman hit a two-run home run, but the team stranded 10 baserunners.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, featuring strong starting pitching from Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller and Baltimore's Grayson Rodriguez. The Pirates' victory marks their second consecutive series win to open the 2026 MLB season.
