Tough Loss for the Orioles in an Intense Game 
Well, fellow O's fans, tonight was a roller coaster of emotions from the first pitch to the last. The game against the Kansas City Royals started off promising but eventually slipped out of our grasp, ending with an 11-6 loss for our beloved Baltimore Orioles. But let's dive into the details!A Promising Start with Fireworks from Jackson Holliday and Cedric Mullins 
After a slow first inning, Jackson Holliday brought some much-needed energy to the crowd with a solo homer to right in the 2nd inning. It was a beauty at 374 feet! 
In the 3rd inning, Adley Rutschman made a crucial play with a double to left that brought Gunnar Henderson home, giving us a 2-1 edge against the Royals.The show continued in the 4th as Holliday stepped up again with another magnificent bomb, this time a 422-footer to tie the game up at 3-3. Cedric Mullins chimed in with his own homer in the 5th inning, followed by Ryan O'Hearn who unleashed a 394-footer. Those swings put us ahead 5-4!
Royal Comeback and Orioles' Response 
Sadly, the Royals quickly countered with home runs of their own. Maikel Garcia, Jonathan India, and Bobby Witt Jr. were relentless at the plate. Our team kept fighting, with Ryan Mountcastle driving in O'Hearn with a single in the 8th. We showed heart and determination to the end, but the Royals had too much momentum.Looking Forward 
Despite the loss, there were definite positives. Jackson Holliday and Cedric Mullins delivered inspiring performances at the plate, showing why they're some of the bright spots in our lineup. And let's not forget Mountcastle's clutch hitting!Our boys fought hard, and we need to rally behind them as they prepare for the next one. We've seen the power and potential of this team, and with a bit more polish on defense and pitching, I have no doubt we'll bounce back stronger. Until next time, let's keep cheering on our Orioles!
Let's go, O's! 
Scoreboard for Royals @ Orioles (May 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 0 |