Baltimore Orioles Complete a Big Win Over Cleveland Guardians! 
What a game, folks! Our beloved Orioles came through in a big way against the Guardians, securing a 7-4 victory! Let's dive into the highlights and key moments that made this game one to remember.A Slow Start, but the Orioles Get Rolling
The game started off slowly for both teams, with no runs scored in the first two innings. Austin Slater got things going with a double in the first, but the offense couldn't capitalize immediately. Kudos to Gunnar Henderson who managed a single in the fourth, followed by hits from Anthony Santander and Eloy Jimenez which brought in the first run. Then Colton Cowser stepped up with an infield single to tie the game at two!Fifth Inning Momentum 
In the fifth inning, Jackson Holliday led off with a crucial double. Gunnar Henderson then drove him in with a single, giving us a 3-2 lead. Our offense was starting to click, and Slater kept the pressure on with a bunt single. Even though we couldn't push more runs across in that inning, the momentum was definitely on our side.The Game-Changing Eighth Inning 
The eighth inning was where the magic happened! Gunnar Henderson started things off with a double. Then Anthony Santander singled to put runners on the corners for the pinch-hitting Adley Rutschman, who tripled, scoring two runs! Ryan O'Hearn came in clutch with a double to score Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday added another run, bringing our lead to 7-2. What an inning! 
Guardians Fight Back, but Defense Holds Strong
In the bottom of the eighth, the Guardians tried to mount a comeback with a two-run homer by Jose Ramirez. However, our pitchers held their ground. Yennier Cano came in for the ninth and sealed the deal by retiring the side, ending the game with a comfortable 7-4 win.
Final Thoughts 
What a performance by the Orioles! Special shoutout to Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday, and Adley Rutschman for coming up big in key moments. The team showed resilience and a fighting spirit that makes us proud to be Orioles fans. Here's to many more victories! 
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Guardians (August 3rd, 2024)
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 |