Early Frustration
O's fans, the game began with our lineup struggling to find their footing. In the top of the 1st, Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg, and Adley Rutschman were all retired in quick succession. The bottom of the 1st saw the Twins threaten with a double by Austin Martin, but our defense held strong.Twins Take the Lead
The Twins struck first in the bottom of the 2nd with a solo homer from Carlos Santana, giving them a 1-0 lead. Another homer by DaShawn Keirsey Jr. in the bottom of the 3rd extended their lead to 2-0. The O's bats remained silent through the 3rd and 4th innings, unable to respond.
Turning Point: The 5th Inning
Our patience paid off in the 5th inning!
Ryan O'Hearn singled, followed by Cedric Mullins reaching safely. James McCann then delivered a clutch three-run homer to left field, turning the score around and putting us ahead 3-2. A much-needed boost for the Orioles! 
Adding Insurance Runs
In the 7th, Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins again set the stage. Jackson Holliday walked to load the bases, and Jordan Westburg singled to bring in two more runs, extending our lead to 5-2. A solo shot by Heston Kjerstad in the 8th inning solidified our position at 6-2.
️Lockdown Defense
Our relievers were on fire, shutting down the Twins' attempts to rally. Domínguez and Soto kept them off the scoreboard in the 7th, while Webb handled the 8th inning. Selby closed out the 9th with a stellar performance, ensuring the Twins couldn't mount a comeback.
Final Thoughts
A fantastic team effort led the Orioles to a much-deserved 6-2 victory over the Twins. Key hits by James McCann and Heston Kjerstad made all the difference, while our bullpen delivered a lights-out performance. Let's ride this momentum into the next game! Go O's!
️Scoreboard for Orioles @ Twins (September 29th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |