Logan Henderson showcased an impressive performance on the mound, recording seven strikeouts in five shutout innings, as the Milwaukee Brewers secured a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday evening. This win marked the Orioles’ eighth consecutive defeat, further complicating their season.
Henderson, now with a perfect 3-0 record, became the first pitcher in Brewers history to win his first three career starts. The 23-year-old right-hander has been sharp, striking out 23 batters while allowing only three runs over his first 16 innings in the major leagues.
Supporting Henderson’s outstanding outing were homers from Brice Turang, Sal Frelick, and Rhys Hoskins. Milwaukee’s three homers in the game tied their season high, with Turang hitting a solo shot in the third inning and Frelick smashing a two-run homer in the fourth off Chayce McDermott, who falls to 0-1 with this loss.
The Orioles managed to narrow the gap in the seventh inning, as Ramón Urías hit a two-out RBI single and Jackson Holliday drove Urías in with a triple. Despite a notable crash into the wall by Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio while trying to catch the ball, he continued in the game after that scare.
Milwaukee sealed their victory with an eighth-inning rally, highlighted by Hoskins’ leadoff homer off Félix Bautista and two errors committed by the Orioles. Abner Uribe came in to finish the game, striking out three batters and securing his first save of the season.
A pivotal moment occurred in the seventh when the Orioles had the tying run on third base. However, Joel Payamps effectively retired Adley Rutschman, maintaining Milwaukee’s slim lead.
As both teams prepare for the final game of the series, tomorrow’s matchup features Baltimore’s Tomoyuki Sugano (4-3, 3.08 ERA) facing off against Milwaukee’s Chad Patrick (2-4, 3.35 ERA).
This game not only highlights the potential of young players like Henderson but also the challenges facing the Orioles this season under new management. Despite the setbacks, the Brewers continue to build momentum and could maintain their competitive edge as the season progresses.