The Baltimore Orioles played host to the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday evening and did not allow them to raise the Jolly Roger, winning by a score of 6-3.
It was a fun but wet night at the yard as the Orioles debuted the Bird Bath section in left field. Fans in section 86 are sprayed with the sprinkler with every extra-base hit; the pitchers turn on the sprinkler from the dugout and the fans get to experience it as well.
A lot of water was used Friday as there were five extra-base hits in the game. Providing the most hydration was Cedric Mullins who hit for the 7th cycle in Orioles history and completed it with an eighth inning three-run homerun. Mullins finished the night going 4 for 5 with a double, a triple, a homerun, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI as well as quite a few wet fans.
Cedric Mullins is the seventh player in franchise history to hit for the cycle! pic.twitter.com/E0S5QZp4Sa
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 13, 2023
Ain’t the Bird Bath cold? pic.twitter.com/cAXkjt6Q0e
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 13, 2023
Super Cedric pic.twitter.com/bHMlWTB7Zp
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) May 13, 2023
Contributing to the water works were Adley Rutschman (2 for 4, 1 2B, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 BB) and Ryan Mountcastle (2 for 4, 1 3B, 1 run scored, 1 RBI).
Splish splash, they’re taking a bath. pic.twitter.com/7yCtWi0R2s
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 13, 2023
A quality start by Kyle Bradish (6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 UER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 WP) laid the foundation for the win. Bryan Baker (3-0) was credited with the win for his 1.1 IP, 2 K effort. Felix Bautista (1.0 IP, 3 K) earned his ninth save of the season. He entering the game with runners on first and second and no outs in relief of Austin Voth (0.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB).
2023 Record: 25-13
Next Game: Sat. 5/13 @ 7:05 pm vs. Pirates @ OPACY