Athletics defeat Baltimore Orioles 6-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 9, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 6, Baltimore Orioles 2
The Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 9.5, with 8 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles final score and game recap
The Athletics won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Aaron Civale (Athletics): 5.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Brent Rooker (Athletics): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Shane Baz (Baltimore Orioles): 4.2 innings, 5 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Colton Cowser (Baltimore Orioles): 1-for-1, 2 RBIs.
Who covered the spread in Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles?
The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 4 runs.
The run line opened at Baltimore Orioles -1.5 and closed at Athletics -1.5.
Did Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles go over or under the total?
The game went under: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 9.5.
Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Athletics between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 9 to 9.5, and the game went under.
Athletics and Baltimore Orioles betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 21-18 in the 2026 regular season (8-8 at home, 13-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 23 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 19 times. That made it three straight wins for the Athletics.
This result left the Baltimore Orioles 17-23 in the 2026 regular season (9-11 at home, 8-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 38 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 12 times. That made it three straight losses for the Baltimore Orioles.
What's next for Athletics and Baltimore Orioles?
Next for the Athletics: at the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Next for the Baltimore Orioles: the Athletics at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.