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Ushers at Oriole Park temporarily forced fans in the lower bowl to take cover from lightning in the area. But Friday’s game was not delayed.

The Orioles traded reliever Gregory Soto on Friday afternoon to the New York Mets. Here's who they got in return.

Closer Seth Halvorsen handled the ninth, facing three batters and retiring them in order. And with that, the Rockies have won three straight games. Say what you want about the 2025 Colorado Rockies, but they have heart. The Orioles are now 45-56 while the Rockies move to 27-76.

Steven Kwan came through with the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, and the Guardians beat the Orioles to earn win No. 11 in their last 13 games.

The 20-year-old slugger played at first base on Friday to make room for Adley Rutschman, who is on an injury rehab assignment. The catcher started at his normal position and the pair hit back-to-back, with Rutschman second and Basallo third.

The New York Mets made a splash in the trade market on Friday afternoon by acquiring a much-needed reliever from the Baltimore Orioles.