Resilient Orioles Prevail in Extra Innings
What a thrilling game! The Baltimore Orioles triumphed once again with a hard-fought 9-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a nail-biting extra inning battle. The momentum swung back and forth, but the O's refused to surrender and eventually came out on top.Braves Start Strong; Orioles Comeback in 3rd
The game didn't start in our favor, with the Braves quickly putting runs on the board in the first inning thanks to a two-run homer by Austin Riley. However, the Orioles showed their fighting spirit in the 3rd inning. Tyler O'Neill launched an impressive solo homer to left-center, followed by a brilliant two-run homer from Jordan Westburg to flip the score to our advantage, 3-2.
Orioles' Offense Ignites in the 4th and 10th
Colton Cowser's two-run homer in the 4th inning, which scored Ryan O'Hearn, helped extend the lead to 5-3, but the Braves clawed back to tie the game in the bottom of the inning. Fast forward to the 10th inning, with the game still tied at 6-6, Ramon Laureano shattered the deadlock with a clutch double that brought Westburg home. Jacob Stallings' double added two insurance runs, setting the stage for a brilliant finish.
Stellar Pitching Seals the Win
The Orioles' bullpen was outstanding under pressure. Felix Bautista and Yennier Cano were particularly vital, shutting down any hope the Braves had in the extra innings. Kudos to Cano for effectively wrapping up the 10th, finishing the game with a slick save.
This game truly demonstrated the grit and resilience of our Orioles. Let's keep the momentum going! Go O's!
️Scoreboard for Orioles @ Braves (July 5th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 |