Athletics defeat Baltimore Orioles 4-3: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 8, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 4, Baltimore Orioles 3
The Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9.5, with 7 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles final score and game recap
The Athletics won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jacob Lopez (Athletics): 5.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Nick Kurtz (Athletics): 2-for-5, 2 RBIs.
- Kyle Bradish (Baltimore Orioles): 7.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 10 strikeouts.
- Adley Rutschman (Baltimore Orioles): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles?
The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Baltimore Orioles -1.5.
Did Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 9.5.
Athletics and Baltimore Orioles betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 20-18 in the 2026 regular season (8-8 at home, 12-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 18 times. That made it two straight wins for the Athletics.
This result left the Baltimore Orioles 17-22 in the 2026 regular season (9-10 at home, 8-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 11 times. That made it two straight losses for the Baltimore Orioles.
What's next for Athletics and Baltimore Orioles?
Next for the Athletics: at the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Next for the Baltimore Orioles: the Athletics at home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.