The Baltimore Orioles offense was held in check for seven innings on Saturday afternoon until their bats suddenly came alive when Baltimore needed it most. The Orioles homered three times in the eighth inning yesterday, and scored five runs total in that half-inning. This offensive explosion led to a 5-3 Orioles victory on the road against the Chicago White Sox.
Before the eighth inning, Baltimore was only able to muster three hits as Starting Pitcher Erick Fedde stifled the Orioles lineup. Fedde tossed 6.1 scoreless innings and surrendered only three hits while punching out six batters. Once Fedde was pulled from the game the Baltimore Orioles offense was finally able to find their footing. Right Fielder Ryan O’Hearn hit a two-run home run, Designated Hitter Anthony Santander also hit a two-run homer, and Third Baseman Jordan Westburg hit a solo shot to punctuate the five-run frame.
Baltimore’s bullpen had two scoreless innings to close out the game and take the first three games of their four-game set on the South Side of Chicago. Will the Baltimore Orioles be able to carry this momentum into their upcoming games?
Baltimore Orioles Season Summary
The @Orioles homer THRICE to take the lead in a five-run 8th! pic.twitter.com/h56NKrMXG1
— MLB (@MLB) May 25, 2024
The Orioles(32-18) sit in second place in the American League East and are three games behind the New York Yankees in the division. Baltimore is firmly in the American League Wild Card picture and has been between the first and second wild card spot all season. Baltimore’s offense has been a strength for them this season. They are second in home runs, seventh in runs scored, and second in Slugging Percentage.
The Baltimore Orioles offense is led by Shortstop Gunnar Henderson. He is tied for the league lead with 17 home runs, tenth in the league in RBI(37), and seventh in OPS(.961). Baltimore’s pitching staff has also been great this regular season. They are sixth in the league in ERA, have surrendered the seventh-fewest home runs, and are second-best in opposing batting average. Marquee offseason acquisition, Starting Pitcher Corbin Burnes, is 17th in the league with a 2.60 ERA. Closer Craig Kimbrel is tied for seventh in the league with 11 saves.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
Baltimore looks to sweep the series against the White Sox later today. The Orioles then head home for a three-game set against the Boston Red Sox beginning on Monday. That series is followed by another three-game set at home against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball this season and will look to continue their stellar play over the remaining months of the regular season.
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