Thrilling Victory for the Orioles! 
Wow, what a game, O's fans! The Baltimore Orioles secured a nail-biting 5-4 victory against the New York Yankees. It was a rollercoaster of emotions from the first pitch to the final out, and it's always a good day when we come out on top against the Yankees! Let's dive into the highlights.Early Ups and Downs
The game didn't start in our favor, with Aaron Judge launching a two-run homer in the top of the first, giving the Yankees a quick 2-0 lead. That could have deflated us, but our boys had other plans. In the bottom of the second, Ryan Mountcastle crushed a two-run homer, quickly evening the score. Then, the sparks kept flying as Ramon Urias and Adley Rutschman added some heroics of their own, with Urías sending one deep to left-center and Rutschman bringing Gunnar Henderson home on a clutch single. This outburst saw us taking a 4-2 lead – way to swing the bats, O's!
Adding to the Lead and Holding the Line
In the fifth inning, we added another run when Jackson Holliday grounded into a fielder's choice, allowing Adley Rutschman to score, extending our lead to 5-3. Despite a few tense moments, including Paul Goldschmidt's solo homer in the fifth, our bullpen held strong. Notably, Aaron Judge continued to be a thorn in our side, bringing Oswald Peraza home in the seventh. But our pitching staff, including tight efforts from Cano, Soto, and Bautista, ensured no further damage was done.
Clutch Pitching Seals the Win
The game was a showcase of resilience, especially from our bullpen. In the ninth inning, Felix Bautista took the mound and delivered a calm and composed performance. With two quick outs and ending with Trent Grisham's swinging strikeout, Bautista signed, sealed, and delivered our victory, sending Yankees fans home disappointed.
In summary, it was an electrifying game of baseball. The Orioles proved that grit and determination can win the day, especially against our old rivals in pinstripes. Enjoy this well-earned victory, O's fans. Let's keep this winning streak alive!
Go O's! 
Scoreboard for Yankees @ Orioles (April 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |