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Can Orioles Weather the Mariners' Storm at T-Mobile Park?

First Inning


As the Orioles prepare to face off against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, fans are eager to see how the Birds will perform in this crucial matchup. The Orioles have shown a mix of resilience and struggle in their recent games, with a record that reflects both promise and areas for improvement. In their last three outings, they've managed two wins and one loss, showcasing a solid pitching performance but facing challenges in consistent hitting.


Jul 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (23) reacts following a video review overturning a safe call against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) stands at left. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

The first inning will be pivotal for setting the tone of this game. The O's have demonstrated an ability to start strong, as evidenced by their early scoring against teams like the White Sox. However, maintaining momentum has been an issue. Their batting average has hovered around .241 recently, indicating room for improvement in capitalizing on scoring opportunities early on.


Middle Innings


Moving into the middle innings, pitching will be under scrutiny. The Orioles' bullpen has been reliable with a low earned run average (ERA) of 1 percent over recent games. This strength could be crucial against Seattle's lineup known for its aggressive batting approach. The Birds' pitchers have excelled at keeping opponents’ batting averages low while striking out batters effectively.


Jul 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) and catcher Adley Rutschman (35) talk while walking back to the dugout following the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

However, fielding errors have occasionally plagued them; minimizing these mistakes will be essential to prevent giving away easy runs to the M’s who thrive on exploiting defensive lapses.


Final Innings


As we approach the final innings of this anticipated clash at T-Mobile Park, endurance becomes key for both teams. Historically, late-game performances can make or break outcomes for Baltimore; thus far they’ve shown resilience by closing out tight games successfully but need consistency across all innings.


Jul 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) watches a potential game-tying home run go foul during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

The Mariners’ home advantage cannot be underestimated either – playing in front of their fans often gives them an extra edge during crunch time moments which could test Baltimore’s composure under pressure situations especially if it turns into another nail-biter finish like previous encounters between these two sides often do!


Fans can catch all action live from Seattle when it kicks off on June 4th at 9:40 PM Eastern Time via MASN2 network broadcast! Don't miss out – share your thoughts about what you expect from this exciting matchup!

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