Orioles Pitching Shines in 2-0 Victory Over Mariners! 
What a game, Orioles fans! Today, the Baltimore Orioles delivered a stellar performance against the Seattle Mariners, securing a 2-0 shutout victory. Our pitching staff was lights out, and timely hitting sealed the deal.Early Innings: Pitcher's Duel 
Both teams started strong defensively. The first three innings remained scoreless with solid pitching on both sides. Gunnar Henderson struck out swinging in the first, but our pitchers responded by shutting down the Mariners with Crawford and Raley unable to make contact.Breaking the Ice in the 4th Inning 
The Orioles drew first blood in the 4th inning. Gunnar Henderson singled to center and later scored thanks to a clutch single by Anthony Santander. Adley Rutschman set the table and also advanced to second during this rally, giving the O's a 1-0 lead!Defensive Mastery 
Our defense was rock solid, holding the Mariners scoreless through the game. In the 4th inning, a key double play from Jorge Polanco to Gunnar Henderson to Ryan O'Hearn erased any potential threat from Seattle.Adding Insurance in the 7th Inning 
The 7th inning brought more good news for Orioles fans. Cedric Mullins singled to center, driving in Jordan Westburg to double our lead to 2-0! After this, we brought in some fresh arms to keep the Mariners at bay. Cano relieved Rodriguez, keeping the scoreboard clean.Closing the Door 
The final innings were a nail-biter. Pérez and Kimbrel did their job magnificently, maintaining our lead. The bottom of the 9th saw some tense moments with Raley and Polanco getting on base via hit-by-pitches, but Julio Rodriguez struck out swinging to end the game. Victory for the O's! 
Key Highlights 
- Anthony Santander and Cedric Mullins both came through in clutch moments, each driving in a run.
- Fantastic pitching from our staff, including crucial strikeouts and minimal walks.
- The defense was on point, with significant plays like the double play in the 4th inning sealing the Mariners' fate.
Let's keep this momentum going, Orioles! On to the next game!
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Mariners (July 3rd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |