Orioles Edge Marlins in Extra Innings Thriller
- Ryan Mountcastle hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-6 comeback victory against the Miami Marlins.
- The Orioles had previously squandered a six-run lead in the game.
- This win marks the team's fourth victory in their last 12 games.
MIAMI (AP) — In a dramatic finish, Ryan Mountcastle delivered a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-6 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. This win marked a crucial rebound for the Orioles, who had squandered a six-run lead earlier in the game. With this victory, Baltimore improved to 61-41, maintaining their position at the top of the AL East and avoiding a sweep in the three-game series against the struggling Marlins, now at 37-66. Mountcastle expressed the team's relief, stating, “Great team win there, to end it in extra innings and squeak out a victory. We needed that one.” The Orioles initially dominated the game, but the Marlins fought back, with Josh Bell hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning. Miami narrowed the gap in the eighth, thanks to an RBI single from Xavier Edwards and a double from Bryan De La Cruz, which set the stage for a tense finish. Cionel Pérez secured the win for Baltimore, striking out two batters in a flawless 10th inning, marking his second save of the season. Starting pitcher Corbin Burnes delivered a strong performance, allowing six hits while striking out five over 7 1/3 innings. Burnes emphasized the importance of executing pitches rather than focusing on innings pitched. In roster news, the Orioles placed infielder Jorge Mateo on the 10-day injured list due to a left elbow subluxation and made adjustments to their pitching staff, recalling RHP Bryan Baker from Norfolk.