Wednesday marked the sixth time in the 2023 season that the Baltimore Orioles faced the possibility of being swept by an opponent in a series and for the sixth time that eventuality was avoided. The team’s 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers prevented the sweep; the last time the Orioles had the broom used on them was May 15, 2022, a streak of 70 consecutive series.
The Dodgers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Starting pitcher Dean Kremer threw 37 of his 91 total pitches and faced 7 batters in the inning and lasted only 4.2 innings. He allowed 5 runs on 4 hits with 2 homeruns surrendered, 4 walks and 1 strike out.
The Orioles answered with 4 runs of their own in the home half of the first and never looked back, building a 6-2 lead after three innings on the way to the win. The key hit in the first was a Ramon Urias (2 for 3, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 1 BB) two-out, 2 RBI double. Urias also made a highlight worthy play at third in the third inning.
Sprinklers are going off everywhere. pic.twitter.com/Vq5EiugzQJ
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 19, 2023
This play is just chef’s kiss
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— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 19, 2023
We love our Urías
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— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 19, 2023
Danny Coulombe (3-1) relieved Kremer and restored order to the game, giving up just 1 hit while striking out 3 over 2.1 innings. He allowed Yennier Cano (1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 K) and Felix Bautista (1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 K) to close out the game and was credited with the win for his effort while Bautista earned his 26th save.
Gunnar Henderson went 1 for 3 with 3 runs scored, 1 RBI and a walk and hit his 15th homerun in the fifth inning.
Gunnar Homerson pic.twitter.com/bAU12olD7W
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 19, 2023
Jordan Westburg went 2 for 4 with a double, 1 run scored and 1 RBI.
Aaron Hicks went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored and 1 RBI.
Jorge Mateo went 1 for 4 with a double, 1 run scored and a stolen base.
2023 Record: 58-37
Next Game: Thurs. 7/20 @ 6:40 pm vs. Rays in Tampa Bay