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The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 4–2 on July 18 at Daikin Park in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. Baltimore's pitching was the decisive factor, allowing just 9 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 10 over the contest, posting a 4.23 ERA. The Orioles' offense was modest but efficient, collecting only 5 hits yet converting those into 4 RBIs, while Houston managed 9 hits but squandered scoring opportunities with 10 strikeouts and just 2 RBIs despite a .726 OPS. Houston's pitching staff delivered 15 strikeouts but surrendered 2 earned runs on 5 hits, an uneven performance that ultimately proved insufficient. The Astros' offensive struggles—batting .241 with no home runs—reflected a broader inability to capitalize in clutch situations, particularly notable given their 6 walks drawn. Baltimore's pitching efficiency and opportunistic hitting proved decisive in a game where both teams struggled to generate consistent offensive production.