The Baltimore Orioles closed out their penultimate West Coast road trip with a 12-1 win over the Oakland A’s. The Birds struck early and kept the scoring going through four innings to lead 7-0, while the pitching ket the A’s off the board until the seventh inning.
American League ROY candidate Gunnar Henderson showcased his skills by going 4 for 5 with 2 doubles, a triple, a homerun, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Having poped out in the first inning, he then made a bid for the cycle with a double in the third, a triple in the fourth and a homerun, his 21st, in the seventh. Henderson batted in the eighth needing only a single for the cycle and in a seven pitch at-bat, fouled off three two-strike pitches befor hitting a ball down the right-field line into the outfield corner for a double; he put the team above self by not “slipping” to stay at first for a single.
Gunnar Henderson is must-see TV. pic.twitter.com/XL4RGcIPJv
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 20, 2023
Gunnar Henderson had the chance to do the funniest thing ever and he did. pic.twitter.com/vPKtCfhjE7
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 20, 2023
Gunnar Henderson didn’t hit for the cycle. Instead, he recorded a home run, a triple and two doubles in today’s win.
Hear from Gunnar after the game. pic.twitter.com/6zmsfNZSd2
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) August 20, 2023
Jorge Mateo (2 for 5, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 R, 1 RBI) showcased his speed with an inside the park homerun in the second inning.
MATEO JUST HIT AN INSIDE-THE-PARK HOME RUN!!! pic.twitter.com/J8ic6CFdQU
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 20, 2023
Ryan Mountcastle went 3 for 5 with a homerun, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.
King of the Coliseum pic.twitter.com/3Lwa889Q2G
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 20, 2023
Adley Rutschman went 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored, 1 RBI and a walk.
Jordan Westburg went 2 for 5 with a double, 1 run scored and 1 RBI.
Starter Kyle Bradish (8-6) dominated the A’s, shutting them out for 6.0 innings and hold them to just 2 hits wile walking 1 and striking out 8; he did hit a batter.
Brad Habits pic.twitter.com/7ipzo4R8ZM
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 20, 2023
2023 Record: 77-47
Next Game: Tues. 8/22 @ 7:05 pm vs. Toronto @ OPACY