Orioles Dominate the Astros!
What an incredible game for our Baltimore Orioles as they took on the Houston Astros and delivered a commanding 7-0 victory!
It's always a pleasure to see our Birds take control on both sides of the field, and today's game was no exception.Steady Start, Electrifying Finish
The game began with a quiet first few innings from both teams. Our boys in orange and black couldn't get much traction early on, but everything changed in the 4th inning when Coby Mayo smashed a homer to left field, putting us on the board!
The energy truly picked up in the 5th inning, when Gunnar Henderson drove in two runs with a sacrifice fly to left, courtesy of some sloppy defense from the Astros! And we can't forget the 7th inning, when Henderson stepped up again to bring Jordan Westburg home with a crucial single. By the top of the 8th, Dylan Carlson capped off a fantastic inning with a 330-foot homer that brought Greg Allen home, sealing the Astros' fate. It was a display of relentless offense, cementing our lead.
Pitching Perfection
Major props to our pitchers for keeping the Astros lineup under wraps throughout the game. They couldn't register a single run! Our pitchers kept delivering the heat, getting crucial outs and preserving our lead. The Astros lineup struggled to find any rhythm against our rock-solid defense, ultimately leaving them in the dust.This matchup shows the tremendous potential of our roster from top to bottom. Orioles faithful, let's relish this win and look forward to more dominant performances like this! Here's to hoping our boys in Baltimore keep this momentum going throughout the season!
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Astros (August 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 1 |