Orioles’ Winning Streak Ends as Alonso Slump Persists on City Connect Night
On City Connect night, the Orioles’ winning streak ended at Camden Yards. The Giants took the series opener 6-3 before 32,294 fans.
Game recap
Shane Baz worked five innings and threw 99 pitches. He allowed three runs and exited after the fifth.
Nick Raquet surrendered three runs in his Orioles debut. Landen Roupp started for the Giants.
Late offense
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth. It was his fifth long ball of the season.
Leody Taveras was a late addition after Tyler O’Neill was scratched with an illness. Taveras delivered a single and an RBI double through the fourth.
Key hitters
Adley Rutschman had multiple extra-base hits, including two doubles and a single. Taylor Ward collected his 10th double of the year.
The Orioles could not string enough hits together. Baltimore fell back below .500 at 6-7.
Pitching and in-game moments
Baz opened the game by walking Luis Arraez and inducing a 4-3 double play on Matt Chapman. Jung Hoo Lee and Heliot Ramos made early contact for the Giants.
Willy Adames launched a 402-foot homer that gave his team an early lead. Casey Schmitt produced a multi-double day and drove a run in the seventh.
Albert Suárez returned to action, making his first appearance since April 1. Ward made a highlight defensive play to rob Harrison Bader of a homer.
Alonso’s struggles
Pete Alonso entered a prolonged slump at the plate. He has two hits in his last 28 at-bats and is 9-for-51 (.176).
Alonso expressed frustration and vowed to work through the slump. Teammates and coaches expressed confidence that he will rebound.
Clubhouse perspective
Samuel Basallo, via an interpreter, said Alonso has not changed in the clubhouse. Manager Craig Albernaz suggested Alonso is searching in his approach.
Shane Baz defended his teammate, calling the slump a temporary issue. The overall message was one of support and belief in a turnaround.
City Connect debut and uniform reaction
The team debuted its City Connect 2.0 uniforms and related apparel. Players praised the cream-and-green palette and the brick detailing that nods to Camden Yards.
Adley Rutschman complimented the colorway and sleeve patch. Several players, including Ryan Mountcastle and Dylan Beavers, called the new look fresh and creative.
Minor-league updates
- Triple-A Norfolk: Nestor German allowed one run over 4 2/3 innings, throwing 82 pitches.
- Enrique Bradfield Jr. hit a game-tying two-run homer and added a two-run single in the eighth.
- Double-A Chesapeake: Luis De León gave up two earned runs and three hits in five innings.
- Aron Estrada and Carter Young each hit their first homers. Young’s was a three-run shot.
- Ethan Anderson recorded three hits and scored three times.
- High-A Frederick: Joseph Dzierwa allowed two runs with no walks in seven innings.
- Hans Crouse logged a scoreless, hitless rehab inning with two strikeouts.
- Victor Figueroa hit his third home run.
Coverage and reporting by Filmogaz.com.
