Orioles Rally for Comeback Win Over Diamondbacks

Late-inning power surge lifts Baltimore to victory after early deficit

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:03am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the key moments of the Orioles' comeback victory, with overlapping planes of vibrant orange, blue, and purple hues capturing the explosive energy of the late-inning power surge.The Orioles' dramatic comeback win over the Diamondbacks showcases the team's resilience and ability to battle back from early deficits.Baltimore Today

The Baltimore Orioles overcame a six-run deficit, powered by a go-ahead two-run homer from Pete Alonso in the seventh inning and two home runs from Jeremiah Jackson, to defeat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Monday.

Why it matters

The Orioles' dramatic comeback win showcases their resilience and ability to battle back from early deficits, an important quality for a team looking to make a playoff push this season. The loss is a tough one for the Diamondbacks, who had built a comfortable lead early on.

The details

After the Diamondbacks jumped out to a 6-0 lead, the Orioles chipped away at the deficit, with Jeremiah Jackson hitting two home runs to drive in five runs. In the pivotal seventh inning, Pete Alonso crushed a go-ahead two-run homer to put the Orioles ahead for good, completing the comeback.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • The Orioles rallied from a 6-0 deficit in the early innings.

The players

Pete Alonso

A slugging first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles who hit the go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning to lift his team to victory.

Jeremiah Jackson

An Orioles outfielder who hit two home runs and drove in five runs to power Baltimore's comeback.

Baltimore Orioles

The MLB team based in Baltimore, Maryland that overcame a large early deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The MLB team based in Phoenix, Arizona that built an early 6-0 lead but was unable to hold on and lost to the Orioles.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up, even when we were down big early. That's the kind of fight and determination this team has shown all season.”

— Pete Alonso, Orioles First Baseman

The takeaway

The Orioles' thrilling comeback win demonstrates the team's ability to battle back from large deficits, a valuable trait as they push for a playoff spot in a competitive AL East division.