Suárez pitches career-high 7 innings, Rivera hits first homer for Orioles in 5-3 win over Rockies

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Albert Suárez works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Denver.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Albert Suárez works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


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DENVER — Albert Suárez pitched a career-best seven innings, Emmanuel Rivera hit his first homer for Baltimore and drove in three runs, and the Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Friday night. Rookie Jackson Holliday added an RBI triple in the ninth inning for Orioles. Holliday was back at Coors Field, where his father, former Rockies start Matt Holliday, began teaching him the sport. Baltimore remained 1 1/2 games behind the AL East-leading New York Yankees. Suárez was sharp, allowing eight hits and two runs. Rivera also had an RBI single for the Orioles. He was claimed off waivers from Miami on Aug. 21.

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