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Can Orioles' Pitching Silence the Giants' Bats in Next Encounter?

In a recent face-off at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Baltimore Orioles were unable to secure a win against the San Francisco Giants, ending the game with a final score of 0-10. The Orioles now stand with an 84-67 record for the season, while the Giants have moved to 73-78.


Sep 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Brett Wisely (0) looks into home plate during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles  at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

The game was marked by a notable performance from Emmanuel Rivera of the Orioles, who managed to hit .500 and maintain an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.0. On another positive note, Heston Kjerstad and Colton Cowser both achieved perfect batting averages of 1.000 in their appearances, showcasing potential despite the team's overall struggles at bat.


The pitching side saw some challenges for the Orioles; Albert Suárez faced difficulties on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 10.8 and a walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) ratio of 2.4 over his outing, contributing to one loss for his record this season. Craig Kimbrel also had a tough game with an ERA skyrocketing to 81.0 after his appearance.


Sep 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) throws to first base during the eighth inning 
against San Francisco Giants  at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Despite these setbacks, there were glimpses of resilience within the team's bullpen. Keegan Akin displayed promising signs with an ERA of 0.0 and WHIP standing at just .375 alongside Burch Smith who also kept his ERA at zero while striking out opponents at a rate of 13.5 per nine innings.


As for fielding efforts, Cedric Mullins encountered some difficulty in center field which contributed to one error for him during this matchup but managed an on-base percentage (OBP) of .250 from his plate appearances.


Sep 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;  Baltimore Orioles pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) delivers ninth inning pitch against the San Francisco Giants at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans are eager to see if adjustments will be made when The Baltimore Orioles host The San Francisco Giants once again at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 18th at 6:35 PM EDT. This upcoming game promises another opportunity for both teams as they continue their pursuit towards postseason aspirations.


Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on MASN2 as both teams aim to capitalize on their strengths in what is anticipated as another exciting baseball encounter.

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