A Tough Loss in LA
Fellow Orioles fans, tonight was a challenging one out in Los Angeles as our beloved O's fell 2-5 to the Angels. Despite a spirited effort, the bats just couldn't get going, and the Angels found a way to take advantage early on.
First Inning Woes
The game started with some promise when Jackson Holliday singled to right, but unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize on it. Adley Rutschman's and Gunnar Henderson's attempts ended the inning without a run. The Angels, however, were able to snatch the momentum with walks and singles, scoring two runs right off the bat. That set a tough tone for our boys.
Middle Innings Struggles
Our pitching did manage to keep it close into the 4th inning, despite a few struggles. However, a powerful homer by Jo Adell and a triple by Matthew Lugo added to the Angels' lead. Ramon Laureano stepped up to the plate as a pinch hitter in the 9th and launched a homer—an electrifying moment that showed the O's still had fight in them! But ultimately, it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
A Glimmer of Hope
Tough nights like these in LA are inevitable, but moments like Laureano's homer remind us of the potential and excitement this team brings. Shoutout to Ryan Mountcastle as well, who brought in a run with a solid double. We may have lost tonight, but there's still a lot of baseball left and plenty of opportunities for this team to rise again. Hang in there, Orioles fans!
Looking forward to the next game as we continue to support the O's through thick and thin. Let's go, Orioles!
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Angels (May 11th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |