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Holliday's Grand Slam Powers Orioles Past Mariners
12 Jun
Summary
- Jackson Holliday hit third career grand slam, a franchise first before age 23.
- Brandon Young pitched seven scoreless innings, improving his season record.
- The Orioles ended a four-game losing streak with the 7-2 victory.
The Baltimore Orioles halted a four-game losing streak by defeating the Seattle Mariners 7-2 on Wednesday night. A pivotal moment in the game was Jackson Holliday's third career grand slam, an achievement making him the first player in franchise history to reach this milestone before the age of 23. He now has 25 major league home runs.
Brandon Young delivered a stellar performance on the mound, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing only two hits while striking out five. Young's record improved to 5-1 this season, and the Orioles have won 9 out of 10 games he has started. The Mariners struggled offensively, managing only two runs in the eighth inning.
Seattle's starter George Kirby gave up three runs and seven hits over six innings, striking out a season-high 10 batters. The Mariners' record falls to 4-17 when they fail to hit a home run. The Orioles improved their performance with runners in scoring position, a contrast to their struggles during the recent losing streak.
