Game Summary: Orioles @ Mariners - Tough Night at T-Mobile Park
Hey Mariners fans, it was a tough one out there tonight at T-Mobile Park as we fell to the Orioles 4-1.
First Three Innings: Slow Start for Both Teams
The game started quietly with neither team scoring in the first two innings. Our boys on the mound did a good job keeping the Orioles at bay, but we also struggled to put any runs on the scoreboard. By the end of the third inning, the Orioles had broken the silence with a couple of key hits, resulting in a 3-0 lead as Ryan O'Hearn doubled to drive in two runs, followed by Ryan Mountcastle knocking in another.Middle Innings: Offensive Struggles Persist
In the fourth and fifth innings, we continued to struggle at the plate. Even though Julio RodrÃguez and Ty France managed to get on base, we couldn't capitalize. To make matters worse, O'Hearn hit another solo homer in the fifth, and the Orioles extended their lead to 4-0.
Raleigh Homer Provides a Spark
Finally, in the sixth inning, Cal Raleigh gave us something to cheer about, launching a 423-foot bomb to center field!
That homer put us on the scoreboard, but unfortunately, it would be the only run we could muster for the night.Late Innings: Solid Defense but No Comeback
Our defense held strong in the late innings with solid performances from Anthony Misiewicz, Paul Sewald, and Matt Barnes, who shut down the Orioles' offense the rest of the way. However, we couldn't get anything going at the plate in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings.Even with a pinch-hit single by Mitch Garver in the eighth and some hard-fought at-bats, we couldn't bring any more runs across the plate. The Orioles' bullpen, particularly closer Craig Kimbrel, shut the door in the ninth.
Final Thoughts
It's frustrating to see our bats go quiet, especially when our pitchers did enough to keep us in the game. The Orioles played well, but we've got to find a way to turn these chances into runs. Let's shake this one off and focus on the next game. Keep believing, Mariners fans!
Final Score: Seattle Mariners 1, Baltimore Orioles 4
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Mariners (July 4th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |