Despite being limited to three hits through nine innings, the Baltimore Orioles got the big hit when they needed it, defeating the Seattle Mariners 1-0 in ten innings on Saturday. Cedric Mullins (0 for 4, 1 R, 1 SB) started the tenth inning as the “ghost” runner at second base. He promptly stole third base and after not being able to score on an Anthony Santander (0 for 4) groundout to short, Mullins scored on a Ryan Mountcastle (2 for 4, 1 RBI) single.
RYAN. MOUNTCASTLE. pic.twitter.com/9s430SNdNw
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 13, 2023
Jordan Westburg went 1 for 3 with a stolen base.
What a play
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— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 13, 2023
Turning the Orioles bats into pool noodles was Seattle RHP George Kirby who allowed 3 hits and struck out 7 over 9.0 innings.
Cole Irvin made the start for Baltimore and allowed 2 hits with a walk and 6 strikeouts over 5.0 innings.
Felix Bautista (7-2) earned the win by allowing 1 hit and striking out 4 while pitching both the 9th and 10th innings.
We’re on Mountain Time. pic.twitter.com/I6D0GD9yg8
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 13, 2023
2023 Record: 72-45
Next Game: Sun. 8/13 @ 4:10 pm vs. Mariners in Seattle