A Tough Day at Camden Yards
Well, fellow Orioles fans, today was a tough one for us. Facing off against the Braves, it was clear right from the start it was going to be a challenging matchup. Despite some moments of potential, we just couldn't quite match the Braves' firepower. Let's dive into the ups and downs of this game.
️Sluggish Start for Our Orioles
The first few innings were quiet for both teams, with no runs scored until the Braves found momentum in the 3rd inning. Nick Allen hit a solo homer, which was followed by a sacrifice fly bringing home another run, putting us behind 2-0. Our bats weren't connecting as we went scoreless through the first four innings. We had some opportunities, like when Colton Cowser walked and stole second in the 2nd inning, but we just couldn't capitalize.Braves' Dominant 5th Inning
Things took a turn for the worse in the 5th inning when the Braves exploded, thanks in part to Michael Harris II who homered twice in the game. The Braves put nine runs on the board this inning, taking advantage of errors and some misfortunes on our side. It was painful to watch as the score climbed to 11-0!Fighting Spirit Despite the Score
Gary Sánchez drew a walk at the bottom of the 5th, and Cedric Mullins walked in a run with bases loaded, finally breaking the ice for us even though we were still behind. With the score at 11-1, Ryan Mountcastle brought a bit of joy by blasting a two-run homer in the 7th inning, reminding us that we wouldn't go quietly.Baltimore Showed Heart in Final Innings
Despite the deficit, our O's didn't give up. Dylan Carlson launched a solo home run in the 9th inning, and while it was too little too late, it's always nice to see our team showing resilience and trying to rally to the very end.Final Thoughts
In the end, it was a 13-5 loss against a very strong Braves team. It wasn't the result we were hoping for, but the spirit our team showed towards the end was commendable. There are lessons to be learned from today, and hopefully, we'll come back stronger in the next game. Orioles forever!
️Scoreboard for Braves @ Orioles (March 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 0 |