Tough Loss Despite Some Friday Magic
Fellow Orioles fans, last night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals was a rollercoaster of emotions. The positive energy was palpable at Camden Yards, especially with the fantastic weather, and I was hopeful that the Orioles would clinch a win. But, unfortunately, it ended with a 7-4 loss. That one stung a little. We did see some shimmering moments, and I can't ignore that incredible three-run home run by Ryan O'Hearn in the 5th inning! Talk about lighting up the field!
Battle on the Mound
The game started intensely with the Cardinals taking an early lead in the top of the 1st inning. They scored thanks to a single from Willson Contreras, and from there, they held onto that lead. However, our pitching staff stepped up to the mound and kept it tight, especially when things could have gone worse. I have to give a nod to our relief pitchers who stood their ground. Soto came in clutch to strike out Gorman and Walker in the 6th inning, maintaining our one-run lead at that time.
Heart of the Lineup Sparks a Rally
After struggling early on, our heart of the lineup delivered in the 5th inning. Camden Yards roared back to life when Ramon Urías and Gunnar Henderson set the stage for Ryan O'Hearn's powerful homer to center, giving us a 4-3 lead. It was pure magic for a few glorious moments.
Our Baltimore boys showed grit in that inning, and we need more moments like those throughout the season.Holding On and Looking Ahead
The Cardinals proved strong adversaries, particularly with two key home runs in the late innings. The long ball from Nolan Arenado and the triples from Gorman and Walker were tough blows to absorb, and watching them slip away in the back half of the game was heartbreaking. Still, it's all about picking ourselves up and learning from our adversities. We're off to the next challenge, determined to clinch the series win, proving our mettle time and again. Onward and upward, Orioles!
Remember, this is just one game in the marathon that is baseball. Let’s get behind the O's in the next matchup and cheer them on towards victory!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Orioles (May 27th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 1 |