Jordan Westburg Shines With Five RBI, Dean Kremer Dominates as Orioles Blank Astros 12-0 in Houston

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Baltimore Orioles Dominate Houston Astros with 12-0 Shutout Victory

The Baltimore Orioles delivered a commanding 12-0 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Jordan Westburg starred for the Orioles with a three-run homer among four hits and a career-high five RBIs, while Dean Kremer pitched seven impressive innings to stifle the Astros’ offense.

Pitching and Defense Lead the Way

Dean Kremer was in top form, allowing just three singles and recording seven strikeouts over seven innings. Grant Wolfram and Corbin Martin combined to close out the game, capping a six-hitter shutout. The Orioles pitching staff has now shut out Houston twice in this series, following Brandon Young’s near-perfect performance in Baltimore’s 7-0 win on Friday night.

Offensive Firepower from Jordan Westburg

Jordan Westburg powered the Orioles’ offense with a three-run homer to right-center in the fifth inning off Shawn Dubin, extending the Baltimore lead to 5-0. Westburg matched his career-high with four hits, including RBI singles in the seventh and eighth innings. He accounted for five of Baltimore’s 12 runs.

Astros’ Struggles Continue

Houston’s starter, Cristian Javier, exited due to illness after allowing one run in three innings. The Astros turned to five relievers, with outfielder Chas McCormick making his second pitching appearance of the season and delivering a scoreless ninth.

Defensive Highlights and Debuts

In the third inning, Jesús Sánchez robbed Gunnar Henderson of a potential grand slam with a spectacular leaping catch in right field, although Jeremiah Jackson was able to score on the sacrifice fly. Sánchez made another highlight-reel play in the seventh, stealing a home run from Samuel Basallo, who was making his MLB debut. Basallo, the Orioles' top prospect, contributed a two-run single during Baltimore’s five-run eighth inning.

Key Moment

The game was briefly delayed in the top of the eighth when a fan ran onto the field and was eventually apprehended by security.

Key Stat

Shawn Dubin has struggled in recent outings, allowing 11 hits and 11 runs over just 2 2/3 innings in his last three appearances.

Next Up

The Orioles head to Boston to open a two-game series Monday night, with Trevor Rogers (5-2, 1.43 ERA) set to face the Red Sox’s Dustin May (7-8, 4.67 ERA). The Astros visit the Detroit Tigers, where Spencer Arrighetti (1-3, 6.38 ERA) will match up against Jack Flaherty (6-12, 4.76 ERA).

In Summary

The Baltimore Orioles dominated the Houston Astros with a 12-0 victory, driven by Jordan Westburg's offensive explosion and Dean Kremer's seven-inning gem. Houston’s offense was stifled for the second time this series, while the Orioles played outstanding defense and showcased emerging talent in Samuel Basallo. With momentum building, the Orioles look ahead to their next matchup in Boston.

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