News Summary
The Baltimore Orioles triumphed over the Pittsburgh Pirates with a dramatic 3-2 walk-off win, thanks to Samuel Basallo’s game-winning single in the 11th inning. This marks the Orioles’ third consecutive walk-off success and showcases their strong performance this September with a record of 6-1. Key moments included a solo homer by Jeremiah Jackson and a notable pitching performance by Kyle Bradish. With this victory, the Orioles continue to enhance their playoff prospects as they navigate through a competitive stretch of the season.
Baltimore — Samuel Basallo’s walk-off single in the 11th inning propelled the Baltimore Orioles to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. Basallo’s pivotal hit was initially ruled a foul ball but was overturned after video review, confirming it was a game-winning single that brought home Gunnar Henderson.
This walk-off marked Basallo’s second in just five days and secured the Orioles their third consecutive walk-off victory. The win improved Baltimore’s record to an impressive 6-1 for the month of September, while they have now won 20 out of 54 games when the opposing team scores first.
The game was tightly contested, showcasing strong pitching from both teams. Orioles starter Kyle Bradish put in a commendable performance, allowing only one run on four hits over seven innings while striking out six batters. On the other side, Pirates pitcher Mike Burrows threw four innings, surrendering one run on two hits, also recording six strikeouts.
Critical Game Moments
Jeremiah Jackson contributed to the Orioles’ offense by hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning, which temporarily gave Baltimore a 2-1 lead. However, the Pirates responded in the top of the ninth inning when Tommy Pham hit a solo homer that tied the game at 2-2, forcing extra innings.
In a notable defensive effort, Orioles reliever Dietrich Enns delivered two hitless innings, helping set the stage for Basallo’s crucial walk-off. This season, the Orioles have displayed exceptional resilience in close games, tying for the MLB lead with 23 one-run victories since the All-Star break.
Pirates Pitching Highlights
Notably, Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes reached a significant milestone during the game, surpassing 200 strikeouts this season. Skenes accomplished this feat in just 180 innings, making him only the second Pirates pitcher since 1901 to achieve such a high strikeout total within that innings count. He has maintained a league-best ERA of 1.92 over 178 innings in his first full MLB season.
Conclusion
The Orioles’ victory over the Pirates reinforces their position in the playoff hunt as they continue to capitalize on close games. With Basallo emerging as a clutch performer and the pitching staff exhibiting strong performances, the Orioles demonstrate promise as they head deeper into the final stretch of the season.
For the Pirates, the focus will likely shift to maintaining their competitive edge despite the loss, particularly with Skenes leading the pitching rotation. As both teams navigate through September, the outcomes of these close matchups will be crucial heading toward the playoffs.
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- Baltimore Sun: Orioles vs Pirates Analysis
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