Tough Loss in Cleveland 
Well, folks, this wasn't the outcome we wanted as our Baltimore Orioles dropped a tough one to the Cleveland Guardians with a final score of 3-6. The Guardians showed their grit and determination, while we struggled to get the offense going consistently. Let's dive into the action. 
Early Innings Blues
The game started sluggishly for us, as we couldn't get any offensive rhythm in the first four innings. While Gunnar Henderson managed a walk and Ramon Laureano's bat came alive with a homer in the sixth inning, there wasn't much else happening early on. Jose Ramirez got Cleveland on the board swiftly with a burst of power, hitting a solo homer in the bottom of the first inning. We had opportunities with Coby Mayo walking twice, but those resulted in double plays that haunted us.
Fifth Inning Revival
We saw a flicker of hope in the fifth inning. Ramon Urias singled, and together with hits from Colton Cowser and Coby Mayo, we loaded the bases. A chaotic sequence allowed Urias to score, cutting the Guardians' lead to 1-2. But unfortunately, our momentum was short-lived when Jacob Stallings hit into a double play. Nonetheless, it was great to see some resilience from the Orioles' offense.Guardians Pull Ahead and Orioles Try to Mount a Comeback
The Guardians didn't let up. Angel Martinez and Kyle Manzardo were key figures for them, adding a run each in the third and fifth innings. In the seventh, a single from Jackson Holliday brought Mayo across the plate to inch us closer at 3-5. However, Daniel Schneemann's savvy baserunning stretched the Guardians' lead further when Brayan Rocchio laid down a sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the seventh. We just couldn't claw back into it after that.
Final Push and Reflections
Our ninth-inning rally attempt fell short, despite Mayo getting himself a crucial single. Alex Jackson couldn't capitalize on his pinch-hitting opportunity, leaving Jackson Holliday's liner to right fielder to wrap up the game for us in disappointment. It hurts to see our O’s go down, but there were some bright spots with Laureano's homer and Mayo's determination at the plate. We'll take these lessons back as motivation to hit back harder next game!
We're still proud of you, Orioles! Let's come out swinging next time.
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Guardians (July 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |