Victory for the Orioles! 
What a fantastic game for the Baltimore Orioles, taking down the Cleveland Guardians with a final score of 4-2! This win was a team effort, and there were some standout moments that we just have to highlight.Early Game Tensions 
The game began with both teams struggling to gain momentum. Gunnar Henderson got us started in the bottom of the 1st inning with a single to left, followed by Adley Rutschman drawing a walk. Unfortunately, we left runners on and couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity.In the top of the 2nd inning, Guardians’ Jhonkensy Noel hit a home run, giving them a 1-0 lead. But no worries, the O’s weren't about to back down!
Settling the Score 
A huge moment came in the bottom of the 2nd inning when Gunnar Henderson singled to center, driving in Jorge Mateo after his double. Tied game at 1-1!The Guardians managed to sneak another homer past us in the top of the 5th (thanks to Gabriel Arias), but we answered right back. In the bottom of the 5th, Gunnar Henderson hit a massive 424-foot homer to center! That tied the game once again at 2-2. What a talent this kid is!
Taking the Lead 
In the 7th inning, Cedric Mullins stepped up big time with a solo home run to right, putting us ahead 3-2. This was absolutely critical as it gave our team the momentum we needed heading into the final innings.Then, the bottom of the 8th inning delivered the sweet insurance we needed. Ryan O'Hearn blasted a 388-foot homer to right center, extending our lead to 4-2. Way to go, O'Hearn!
Locking It Down 
With a tight lead going into the 9th inning, it was time for the bullpen to shine. Craig Kimbrel came in to close things down. After striking out Jose Ramirez and Daniel Schneemann, Josh Naylor managed to draw a walk. But no worries—Jhonkensy Noel struck out swinging, sealing the game for us! A well-deserved victory for our O’s. Great job, guys! Let’s keep this momentum going!
Scoreboard for Guardians @ Orioles (June 26th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |