Thrilling Second Inning Sets the Stage
What a day to be an Orioles fan!
The start of the game seemed pretty even, but boy did things change in the bottom of the second inning. With Cedric Mullins walking and Ryan Mountcastle singling to left, the stage was set. Heston Kjerstad popped out, but thanks to Ramon Urias drawing a walk, the bases were loaded. Then came a breathtaking moment when Jackson Holliday hammered it home with a sensational homer to center, bringing in four runs! 
His 396-foot beauty got the Camden Yards roaring, and from then on, there was no looking back.Laureano and O'Hearn Join the Party
Our relief came just in time during the bottom of the seventh, as Ramon Laureano launched a 393-foot homer to left field, adding another run to our tally. His performance was followed by Ryan O'Hearn in the eighth, who smashed a 396-foot homer to right, continuing the rally.
It was a sterling showcase of the Orioles' might!Final Flourish Seals the Guardians' Fate
The eighth inning was the cherry on top. After Cedric Mullins doubled to left and a wild pitch error, Kjertstad's brilliant single to right brought home Mullins and Mountcastle. A sacrifice fly by Ramon Urias brought Kjerstad home to make it a decisive 9–1!
With Keegan Akin efficiently closing out the top of the ninth, sealing the Guardians' fate with precision. Way to go, Birds! Let's soar higher next game. 
Scoreboard for Guardians @ Orioles (April 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |