Astros Seal the Victory in a Thrilling 12-Inning Battle
What a rollercoaster of a game, Astros fans!
While it may have taken 12 hard-fought innings, our Houston Astros managed to edge out the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in a true test of endurance and skill. From our early lead to a clutch finish, this was another game to remember for Astros Nation!Early Advantage and a Strong Middle
Our Astros got off to a strong start thanks to a second-inning RBI single by Mauricio Dubon, bringing in Cam Smith to take an initial lead of 1-0. Things only got better in the fourth inning as Mauricio Dubon scored again, along with Jacob Melton, aided by singles from Carlos Correa and Jacob Melton.
The score stood at 3-0 heading into the fifth inning, giving us a promising edge!Intense Showdown and Late Game Drama
The Orioles weren’t backing down, though, as Dylan Carlson hit a devastating two-run homer in the fifth, narrowing our lead to 3-2. But fear not, Jose Altuve came through in the seventh with a thunderous solo blast to center field, extending the lead to 4-2. However, the Orioles' Jackson Holliday responded with a two-run home run in the eighth inning to tie the game at 4-4. In a nail-biting showdown, our bullpen held its nerve through extra innings, as Bryan Abreu, Richard Rodriguez, and Enyel De Los Santos made crucial pitches.The Winning Moment
In the 12th inning, with Jose Altuve and Christian Walker providing strategic bases loaded walks, Ramon Urias came through in the clutch. Despite grounding into what could have been a double play, he managed to drive home Carlos Correa for the winning run, securing a well-deserved 5-4 victory!
This marks another incredible display of tenacity from our team, ensuring we stay ahead in the race to the top.Astros Nation, let’s keep this momentum rolling! Onward to the next victory!
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Astros (August 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |