Baltimore baseball fans have plenty to cheer about this weekend: the Orioles have reeled off five consecutive victories, most recently knocking off the Houston Astros in another dramatic late-game comeback.

According to Sports Illustrated, the Orioles’ bats came alive late once again to secure the win over Houston, marking the team’s fifth straight victory. The pattern of late-inning heroics has become a signature of this winning streak, giving Camden Yards faithful reason after reason to stay on the edge of their seats deep into each game.

A five-game winning streak is a meaningful milestone for any big-league club, and for Baltimore it represents a surge of momentum heading into the heart of the summer schedule. Rallying late — not once, but repeatedly — speaks to the team’s resilience and depth, qualities that energize a fan base and bring a city together around its hometown nine.

The win over Houston is particularly satisfying given the Astros’ perennial standing as one of the American League’s toughest opponents. Beating them to cap a five-game run sends a clear message that the Orioles are a force to be reckoned with in the AL East this season.

For Baltimoreans looking for a bright spot amid a week of smoky skies and heat alerts, the Birds on the field have delivered exactly that — five straight reminders that there is plenty of reason to believe in this club. Whether you caught the game at the ballpark or followed along from home, the Orioles’ latest late-inning magic is the kind of good news the city can rally around all weekend long.

Sources: Sports Illustrated