Tough Game North of the Border
Fellow Orioles fans, unfortunately, our trip to Toronto didn’t end the way we hoped. Despite a promising start, the Birds fell to the Blue Jays with a final score of 6-1. Let's break down what happened on the diamond.
Early Hope But A Slow Burn
We got on the scoreboard first, thanks to a fantastic sequence in the top of the 3rd inning. Samuel Basallo started things off with a beautiful double to left field, and Jackson Holliday brought him home with a well-placed single. Things were looking bright for us early on!
️ But the Blue Jays pitchers kept us grounded from that point forward, proving to be a tough challenge, especially as we faced strikeout after strikeout in the ensuing innings.Blue Jays Rally Back
Our 1-run lead held until the bottom of the 5th inning when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. equalized on a fielding error in center field. The Jays capitalized on their momentum in the latter innings, making the most of their opportunities. A crucial double from Straw and a late-game surge in the 8th inning by Daulton Varsho slammed the door shut on us with two runs scored, followed by an additional knockout hit from Guerrero Jr.. These unfortunate turns saw them extend their lead further.Onto the Next Game!
Despite the loss, it’s important we look ahead, keep our spirits up, and continue to support our team as they grow and learn from games like this. Dylan Beavers managed a nice single late in the game, showing that there's still potential and fight in our lineup. Let’s shake this one off and bounce back stronger in the next matchup, Birds fans! Let’s hope we turn this around and keep our heads up. Go O's!
️Scoreboard for Orioles @ Blue Jays (September 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |