Nick Kurtz’s 2-run triple highlights a 3-run fifth as the Athletics edge the Orioles 4-3

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Nick Kurtz's two-run triple in the fifth inning helped the Athletics defeat the Orioles 4-3. Despite a strong performance from Kyle Bradish, Baltimore's defense faltered, contributing to their loss.

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Nick Kurtz hit a two-run triple in the fifth inning.
Kyle Bradish struck out 10 in seven innings for the Orioles.
The Orioles have lost six of their last eight games.

Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit a two-run triple in the fifth inning, and the Athletics edged the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Friday night. Kyle Bradish (1-5) struck out 10 in seven innings for the Orioles, but infield defense cost them again during a three-run fifth for the A's. Pete Alonso and Adley Rutschman homered for two Baltimore runs. Jacob Lopez (3-2) allowed two runs and three hits in 5 1/3 innings. The Orioles are 0-9 in games against left-handed starters this year. Jack Perkins allowed an RBI single to Samuel Basallo in the bottom of the ninth that brought Baltimore within a run. Hogan Harris then came on and walked Leody Taveras to move the tying run to second, but he struck out Jeremiah Jackson for the final out and his second save of the season. Baltimore led 1-0 in the fifth when the Athletics put men on first and second with nobody out. Apparently expecting a bunt, the Orioles had a rotation play on, which meant shortstop Gunnar Henderson was out of position for what could have been a double-play grounder by . Instead, the ball went through for an RBI single. Then hit a grounder right at Henderson that could have been a double play. But he didn't field it cleanly and the Orioles managed only one out on the play. Kurtz followed with his triple that put the A's up 3-1. Baltimore lost at on Thursday night on by third baseman . Kurtz had two hits Friday and has now reached base in 32 straight games. Baltimore reliever Trey Gibson, who was called up before the game when the Orioles put right-hander (left elbow inflammation) on the injured list, allowed an RBI single by in the eighth. Baltimore scratched infielder before the game with right calf tightness. The Orioles have dropped six of their last eight.

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What was the outcome of the Athletics vs Orioles game on Friday?

The Athletics won 4-3 against the Orioles, highlighted by Nick Kurtz's two-run triple.

How did Kyle Bradish perform in the game against the Athletics?

Kyle Bradish struck out 10 batters in seven innings but suffered the loss due to defensive errors.

What are the Orioles' recent struggles against left-handed pitchers?

The Orioles are 0-9 in games against left-handed starters this season.

Nick Kurtz’s 2-run triple highlights a 3-run fifth as the Athletics edge the Orioles 4-3

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