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Orioles Set to Host Twins in a Duel at Oriole Park

As the Baltimore Orioles prepare to face the Minnesota Twins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an enthralling encounter. The Orioles, coming off a mixed bag of recent performances, are looking to assert their dominance on home soil.


Jul 9, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing on April 1 against the Kansas City Royals, the Orioles showcased resilience and offensive prowess. Despite committing 2 errors, they managed to secure a win with 6 runs off of 9 hits. The bullpen held strong with an ERA of just 2.455 over 3.2 innings pitched and Craig Kimbrel emerged as a key figure despite a blown save situation.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the O's in their previous games. On March 31 against the Los Angeles Angels, they struggled at bat with an average of just .100 and only managed one run throughout the game. The pitching staff maintained composure though, keeping their ERA down to 3.0 across nine innings.


Jul 9, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien (47) rounds third base after hitting a home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

The most impressive performance came on March 30 when Baltimore's bats caught fire against the Angels once again – this time racking up an astonishing total of 13 runs from an impressive hit tally of fourteen which included two homers and five doubles showcasing their slugging capabilities.


The Twins will not make it easy for them though; they bring formidable competition every time they step onto the field. However, if Baltimore can replicate their offensive explosion from March 30 while tightening up defensively by reducing errors and maintaining strong pitching performances from both starters and relievers alike – there is no doubt that victory could be within reach.


Jul 9, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (48) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Fans should expect players like Grayson Rodriguez who secured a win last time out with his commanding presence on the mound or perhaps another explosive inning similar to that six-run burst seen in previous games could be pivotal in determining this game's outcome.


As we look ahead towards April 17th’s clash set for a start time of 5:05 PM local time at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore – fans can catch all action live where it unfolds by tuning into MASN2 network coverage or attending what promises to be another exciting chapter in this season’s narrative.

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