A Crucial 5th Inning Turnaround
What a game, fellow Orioles fans!
It was a nail-biting match against the Washington Nationals, but our team pulled through with a remarkable 2-1 victory. The game started off slow for us, with Cedric Mullins, Adley Rutschman, and Gunnar Henderson going down in order in the first inning. The Nationals drew first blood in the bottom of the 2nd inning with Amed Rosario doubling and then scoring on a single from Josh Bell. But fear not, Camden faithful! The top of the 5th brought us the turning point we needed. Ramon Laureano delivered a crucial double, and Ryan O'Hearn tied the game with a single to left. Cedric Mullins was the hero of the inning, driving in the go-ahead run with a solid single to center that scored O'Hearn. Mullins even added a stolen base for good measure! 
Solid Pitching Preserves the Lead
After taking the lead, our pitching staff did a remarkable job of keeping the Nationals at bay. DL Hall, Cionel Pérez, and Yennier Cano were lights out in the middle innings. The highlight of the night came in the bottom of the 9th when closer Felix Bautista stepped onto the mound. Although there was a slight scare with Keibert Ruiz reaching base, Nasim Nunez did his best to bring the tying run home, but Bautista held his ground. His performance, highlighted by clutch strikeouts and maintaining composure with the potential tying run in scoring position, cemented our victory. It was a thrilling finish but oh so satisfying for us Orioles fans!Key Performances and Moving Forward
While the bats were a tad quiet, all credit to Cedric Mullins for stepping up when it mattered most; his RBI single was the deciding factor, and that stolen base showcased his speed and spirit. Ryan O'Hearn also came through when we needed him, providing the tying run that helped shift the momentum. It's wins like these—where every player contributes—that make us proud to support the Orioles.
With this victory, we're furthering our position in the standings and solidifying our confidence for what's next. Let's keep the momentum rolling, Birdland! Together, we're unstoppable! 
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Nationals (April 24th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |