Heartbreaker in Houston 
Our boys were up against the Houston Astros tonight, and while they showed some fight, it just wasn't enough to pull out the win. The final score was 14-11 in favor of the Astros. Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of this emotional rollercoaster of a game.Early Innings: Trading Blows 
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In the first inning, we saw Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman making some noise with hits, but we couldn't capitalize. The defense was sharp enough to keep it scoreless. However, an error by Jordan Westburg and a wild pitch allowed the Astros to get on the board in the bottom half. The second inning was a bit frustrating as well, with Cedric Mullins reaching base and stealing second but ultimately being stranded. Jose Altuve and company managed to extend their lead to 2-0.
Comeback Kids: Leveling the Playing Field 
We started to rally in the third when Ryan O'Hearn grounded into a fielder's choice to bring home Henderson, finally putting a run on the board. A clutch single from Anthony Santander tied it up at 2-2. Santander kept the momentum going in the fifth, driving in another run to make it 3-2 in our favor! 
The 5th and 6th Innings: Houston Strikes Back 
Our lead was short-lived as the Astros' Jake Meyers launched a 3-run homer in the bottom of the fifth to reclaim the advantage, 5-3. Things only got worse in the sixth inning, where a series of hits and walks allowed Houston to blow the game open with a 9-run inning. By the end of it, the score was a heartbreaking 14-3.Never Say Die: Fighting Back in the 7th and 8th
Props to Gunnar Henderson who started the seventh with a bang, homering to make it 14-4. We didn't stop there; the eighth inning saw a flurry of runs as Jorge Mateo and Henderson each blasted two-run homers. Ryan Mountcastle and Santander followed with key hits, and suddenly it was 14-11. Could we complete the comeback? 
Ninth Inning: Falling Just Short
Alas, it wasn't meant to be. A ground-out by Cedric Mullins, a pinch-hitting appearance by Colton Cowser that resulted in another out, and while Austin Hays got a hit, Henderson couldn't keep the rally going. The final out was a fly to third base, sealing the win for the Astros.Looking Ahead 
Despite the loss, there were some bright spots. Henderson was a powerhouse, and the team showed incredible fight in the latter innings. We'll regroup and come back stronger. Keep the faith, Birdland! 
Final Score: 14-11, Astros.
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Scoreboard for Orioles @ Astros (June 22nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 2 |