Ryan Mountcastle hit two home runs and brought in five runs, Corbin Burnes pitched for seven innings allowing just one run, securing his third consecutive win. This helped the Baltimore Orioles achieve a decisive 10-1 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
A standout moment came from Orioles’ rookie Connor Norby, who hit his first major league home run, a two-run hit against Nate Pearson in the eighth inning. Norby expressed his excitement, calling it the coolest moment of his baseball career so far.
Contributions from Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman were significant, with both players reaching base multiple times. Rutschman also managed to drive in two runs. This collective effort propelled the Orioles to their tenth win in twelve games, prompting manager Brandon Hyde to commend the team’s comprehensive performance.
This win ensured Baltimore maintained its impressive unbeaten streak against AL East opponents, now standing at 20 series without a loss, a team record. This streak is the longest since the introduction of divisional play in 1969.
In contrast, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered their second consecutive loss and their third in four games. Their current position at the bottom of the AL East, trailing by 14 games, highlights their struggles this season.
Corbin Burnes’ stellar pitching performance, allowing only four hits and maintaining his consistency in not conceding more than three earned runs in 15 consecutive starts, was lauded by manager Hyde. Burnes himself credited the support of the team’s offense for allowing him to pitch effectively.
Ryan Mountcastle’s impactful batting display, including a three-run homer in the third inning and a mammoth two-run shot in the fifth, showcased his prowess as a hitter. Manager Hyde praised Mountcastle’s exceptional power and precision with the bat.
This marked Mountcastle’s second multi-homer game of the season and his 10th in his career, with an impressive record of four against the Blue Jays alone. Mountcastle’s statistics against Toronto, including 68 hits, 17 home runs, and 50 RBIs, underscore his dominance against this particular opponent.
