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The Baltimore Orioles dominated the Houston Astros 10–3 on April 30 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, delivering a decisive victory that belied the modest offensive output. Despite collecting just six hits, Baltimore capitalized on seven walks and two home runs to drive in all ten runs, while Houston's pitching staff surrendered ten earned runs across the contest. The Astros managed twelve hits with a .780 OPS—marginally superior to Baltimore's .725—yet failed to convert opportunities into runs, striking out seven times and drawing only one walk. Houston's pitching proved vulnerable, allowing six hits and posting a 6.12 ERA, while Baltimore's arms held firm with a 4.17 ERA and seven strikeouts against just one walk. The Orioles' ability to manufacture runs through patience at the plate—evidenced by their walk total—overcame their relatively modest batting line and one defensive error. This lopsided result suggests Baltimore's pitching staff can limit damage despite the Astros' hit production, a critical factor as Houston seeks to stabilize its rotation.