New Delhi, May 12 -- The Baltimore Orioles looked moments away from another crushing defeat Sunday before Leody Taveras delivered the kind of play that can change the emotional trajectory of an entire season.

In a tense 2-1 victory over the Athletics, the Orioles finally showed signs of resilience behind a gritty pitching performance from Chris Bassitt, another promising showing from rookie catcher Samuel Basallo, and a breathtaking defensive sequence from Taveras that instantly became one of Baltimore's defining highlights of 2026, according to MLB.

For weeks, Baltimore has looked fragile.

The offense has disappeared for long stretches. Injuries have hollowed out the roster. The bullpen has repeatedly placed the team in dangerous situ...