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Orioles' Grand Slam Duo Crushes Astros
30 Apr
Summary
- Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson hit grand slams.
- Chris Bassitt pitched 6 2/3 innings, his longest outing.
- The Orioles had not hit multiple grand slams since 2015.
The Baltimore Orioles secured a commanding 10-3 win against the Houston Astros in the opening game of a Thursday doubleheader, highlighted by two grand slams. Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson both launched grand slams, etching this game into franchise history.
This marked the eighth instance of the Orioles hitting multiple grand slams in a single game, a feat last accomplished in 2015. Pitcher Chris Bassitt delivered a strong performance, pitching 6 2/3 innings and allowing only one run.
Jeremiah Jackson also contributed with an RBI double, and Adley Rutschman added a single. The Astros, who have lost four of their last five contests, struggled to contain the Orioles' offense throughout the game.
