Guardians Start Strong but Fall to Orioles
In tonight's clash at Progressive Field, our beloved Cleveland Guardians came up short against the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 7-4. Despite a promising start and a resilient effort, we couldn't hold off a late-game surge from the Orioles.
Early Action: Guardians Take the Lead
We kicked things off in the bottom of the 3rd inning with a bang! Steven Kwan drew a walk, and Angel Martinez followed up with a 356-foot homer to right, bringing Kwan home. Guardians 2, Orioles 0. It was a thrilling moment that had the home crowd buzzing!
Orioles Bounce Back
However, the Orioles responded in the top of the 4th inning. Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander led off with singles, then Eloy Jimenez and Colton Cowser drove in runs, tying the game at 2-2. Despite a strong pitching performance early on, we couldn't keep them at bay.Trouble in the 5th and 8th Innings
The Orioles took the lead in the 5th with Jackson Holliday scoring off Henderson's single. Our bats went cold in the middle innings, and Baltimore broke things wide open in the 8th. The trio of Henderson, Santander, and Adley Rutschman piled on the runs, pushing the score to 7-2. It was a tough inning to watch.
Rallying in the 8th
In the bottom of the 8th, the Guardians provided a glimmer of hope. Jose Ramirez launched a 402-foot homer to right, scoring Kwan and trimming the Orioles' lead to 7-4. It was a valiant effort, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to mount a full comeback.
Final Push Falls Short
Our last chance came in the 9th inning, but unfortunately, the Orioles' bullpen shut us down. Andres Gimenez, Daniel Schneemann, and Austin Hedges all went down in order, sealing our fate. The Guardians couldn't overcome the deficit, and the final score remained 7-4.Even though we didn’t get the win, let's keep our heads high, Guardians fans! There were moments of great play, and we'll take this one on the chin and prepare for the next battle.
#GoGuardsScoreboard for Orioles @ Guardians (August 3rd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 |