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The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 3–2 on July 17 at Daikin Park in a low-scoring pitching duel that fell well short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. Houston's offense struggled significantly, managing just six hits and a .728 OPS while striking out eight times, though the Astros drew nine walks and kept the game competitive. Baltimore's pitching was more efficient, allowing only six hits and two earned runs with a 4.27 ERA, while the Orioles' offense proved just enough, capitalizing on one home run and three RBIs despite recording 13 strikeouts. The Astros' pitching staff struck out 13 Baltimore batters but surrendered three earned runs on five hits, reflecting a game defined by weak offensive execution on both sides. Houston's inability to convert baserunners—evidenced by nine walks but only two runs scored—proved costly in the narrow defeat. The loss underscores the Astros' ongoing offensive inconsistency as they navigate the second half of the season.