Orioles Defeat Twins 2-1 Behind Trevor Rogers' Stellar Outing

Rogers pitched 7 scoreless innings as Cowser and Alexander drove in runs in the 7th inning.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Trevor Rogers of the Baltimore Orioles pitched 7 scoreless innings, while Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander each drove in a run in the 7th inning to lead the Orioles to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Why it matters

The Orioles are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs last season, and a strong start from their young pitching staff like Rogers could be key to their success this year. The Twins are also aiming to rebound after a disappointing 2025 campaign.

The details

Rogers was dominant on the mound, striking out 8 batters and allowing just 3 hits over 7 innings of work. In the 7th inning, Cowser and Alexander came through with run-scoring hits to provide the Orioles with the winning margin.

  • The game took place on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The players

Trevor Rogers

A 24-year-old starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.

Colton Cowser

A 23-year-old outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles.

Blaze Alexander

A 25-year-old infielder for the Baltimore Orioles.

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What they’re saying

“Trevor was outstanding today. He really set the tone for us and gave us a chance to win the game.”

— Brandon Hyde, Orioles Manager

What’s next

The Orioles will look to build on this win as they continue their season-opening homestand against the Twins this weekend.

The takeaway

The Orioles' young pitching staff, led by Trevor Rogers' dominant outing, provided a glimpse of the team's potential this season as they aim to return to the playoffs after missing out in 2025.