In a thrilling 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles not only took the lead in the American League East but also made franchise history with their power-hitting performance. Camden Yards witnessed the Orioles smash their way to success, hitting a remarkable 60 home runs in the month of June, becoming only the third team in MLB history to achieve this feat.

The standout player of the night was Anthony Santander, who made a significant impact with his 13th home run of the month. Santander's blast not only helped the team set a new team record for most homers in a calendar month but also established an individual franchise mark for most home runs in June. His achievement surpasses legendary Orioles sluggers like Chris Davis, Albert Belle, Rafael Palmeiro, and Boog Powell, who all previously held the record with 12 homers in June.

With a total of 22 home runs this season, Santander now has a chance to etch his name in the Orioles' record books if he hits three more home runs on Sunday. He would join the ranks of Jim Gentile and Harlond Clift as the all-time leader in home runs in a calendar month for the Orioles.

Santander's heroics were not the only highlights of the game. Heston Kjerstad delivered a moment of brilliance with a grand slam in the fifth inning, propelling the Orioles to a 5-2 lead. This crucial hit added to the team's tally, bringing their June 2024 home run count to an impressive 60. This achievement puts the Orioles in esteemed company, alongside the 2023 Atlanta Braves, as only the third team in MLB history to hit 60 or more home runs in a single month.

Although the Orioles' record-breaking performance falls short of the all-time record of 74 homers set by the 2019 New York Yankees in August, it is nonetheless a remarkable milestone for the Baltimore franchise. The team's previous record of 58 home runs in May 1987 has been shattered, reflecting the incredible power on display in recent weeks.

In addition to their offensive prowess, the Orioles' victory on Saturday saw them seize the top spot in the AL East, overtaking the struggling New York Yankees. With a record of 53-30, Baltimore now sits comfortably ahead of the Yankees (53-32), who have experienced a slump in June, losing five of their past six games and 10 of their last 13.

As the Orioles head into the final day of June, the team will be aiming for yet another power-packed performance to surpass the 2019 Yankees' record of 74 home runs for a single month. While that may be a tall order, history has shown that the Orioles possess the ability to deliver jaw-dropping displays of power.