Justin Turner's Walk-Off Homer Lifts Chicago Cubs Over Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on August 3, 2025

Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

Chicago Cubs Defeat Baltimore Orioles with Justin Turner's Walk-Off Homer

Justin Turner delivered a dramatic two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 walk-off victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Wrigley Field on August 3, 2025.

Late-Inning Drama Lifts Cubs

The turning point came at the start of the ninth inning when Dansby Swanson reached base on a throwing error by Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg. Manager Craig Counsell brought Justin Turner in to pinch-hit for Michael Busch. Turner capitalized immediately, launching the first pitch—a 92.8 mph fastball—deep to left-center for his third home run of the season, clinching the win for the Cubs.

Cubs Secure Series Win

Chicago took two out of three games in the weekend series against Baltimore. This important win kept the Cubs within two games of the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers, who defeated Washington 14-3.

Orioles Battle to the End

The Orioles put together a comeback attempt in the ninth, tying the game at 3-3 when Ryan Noda drove in Colton Cowser with a pinch-hit single off Daniel Palencia. Cowser finished the day with two hits, including an RBI single in the fourth. Gunnar Henderson also contributed with a run-scoring fielder’s choice.

Standout Performances and Bullpen Contributions

For the Cubs, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, and Nico Hoerner each tallied two hits. The Cubs’ bullpen was effective, as Drew Pomeranz, Andrew Kittredge, and Brad Keller combined for 3 1/3 hitless innings before Palencia allowed the game-tying run in the ninth.

Defensive Highlights and Key Stats

Ryan Noda’s stolen base in the ninth created a late threat for Baltimore, but Jackson Holliday’s flyout to shortstop Dansby Swanson ended the rally. Crucially for the Orioles, two defensive errors resulted in three unearned runs against them.

Looking Ahead

Next, Michael Soroka (3-8, 4.87 ERA) will make his Cubs debut Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, following his recent acquisition from Washington. For the Orioles, left-hander Cade Povich (2-5, 5.15 ERA) is scheduled to start Monday as the team continues its road trip in Philadelphia.

In Summary

Justin Turner’s ninth-inning, two-run walk-off homer secured a comeback victory for the Cubs over the Orioles. Defense played a pivotal role, with Baltimore’s errors resulting in costly unearned runs. The win keeps the Cubs in the thick of the NL Central race as both teams look ahead to crucial upcoming matchups.

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