The Baltimore Orioles needed a win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in the worst way. If they wanted to stay in the race for the AL Wild Card, a victory on Sunday was essential. Baltimore won 10-5, and that performance was a vital one for Alonso, as he explained after the game. Despite the unfortunate record, they remain just two games back of a Wild Card berth in the AL. The Orioles begin a three-game set against a Wild Card rival in the Minnesota Twins on Monday.