Orioles Silence Mariners with Pitching Mastery in Seattle
The Baltimore Orioles improved their season record to 54-31 after a commanding 2-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, who now sit at 47-40. The Orioles' performance was highlighted by their ability to capitalize on key moments, securing the win with a total of nine hits and maintaining a flawless defensive record with zero errors throughout the game.
Grayson Rodriguez led the pitching staff with an exceptional start, contributing significantly to the Orioles' success. Rodriguez's pitching stats were impeccable, boasting an ERA of 0.0 and WHIP of 0.9474 over more than six innings pitched, striking out eleven batters and allowing only two hits. His control was on full display as he managed a pitches per inning rate of approximately 16.
Offensively, Ryan O'Hearn stood out for the Orioles by hitting .500 and achieving an OPS of 1.25, although he didn't contribute any RBIs this game. Anthony Santander also made notable contributions with one RBI while batting .500 and posting an OPS of 1.0.
The bullpen maintained the momentum established by Rodriguez, with Cionel Pérez and Yennier Cano showcasing their skills late in the game. Pérez delivered pitches per inning at a rate of around eleven without conceding any runs or walks, while Cano struck out batters at a rate of approximately thirteen per nine innings pitched.
On the other side, The Mariners struggled offensively throughout the game managing only two hits against Orioles pitchers and failing to score any runs despite their efforts.
Looking ahead, The Baltimore Orioles are scheduled to face The Seattle Mariners once again at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on July 3rd at 10:10 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ROOT Sports NW as both teams aim for victory in this anticipated rematch.