Tough Battle Takes Orioles Down
Well, fellow Orioles fans, it was a tough one tonight against the Seattle Mariners as we fell 1-0 in a pitching duel that kept us on edge until the last out. Our young squad showed some spirit, but unfortunately, the bats couldn't capitalize when we needed them most. The Mariners managed to scrape just the one run across in the first inning, and it turned out to be all they needed.Early Inning Woes
The game started with a bit of a scare as Randy Arozarena singled to center and then stole second. After an out, Josh Naylor delivered with an RBI single to score Arozarena. Our defense tightened up after that, but unfortunately, the single run was tough to overcome. In the bottom half, it was a quick inning for the O's as Jackson Holliday, Jordan Westburg, and Gunnar Henderson grounded out, setting the tone for a challenging offensive showdown.Orioles' Missed Opportunities
Our boys had some chances, including Gunnar Henderson managing a double in the fourth inning, and Ryan Noda with a single in the eighth. In the ninth, there was a glimpse of hope as Gunnar Henderson drew a walk, followed by a base hit from Adley Rutschman. Sadly, Ryan Mountcastle hit a ground-out to end the game. Kudos to our pitching staff for keeping their lineup in check after that first inning.Looking Forward
It's a tough loss, but there's always another game to fight for! The team's resilience and defense gave us pride tonight, and though we couldn't finish it off with a win, our Orioles have plenty of promise. Keep the faith, Birdland! We'll be seeing more wins soon enough.
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Scoreboard for Mariners @ Orioles (August 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |