Colton Cowser made a remarkable return to the field following his recovery from a broken left thumb, hitting a home run in the Baltimore Orioles’ 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Cowser, who had not played in a major league game since March 30, marked his comeback with a solo shot to left field in the sixth inning, his second home run of the season.
The game began with the Orioles scoring early, starting in the first inning with a sacrifice fly from Ramón Urías, followed by an RBI single from Ryan O’Hearn in the fifth. The Orioles secured two additional runs in the ninth inning, demonstrating their offensive strength throughout the match.
Tomoyuki Sugano, the Orioles’ right-hander and rookie, delivered an impressive performance on the mound, allowing just one run over seven innings. His only mistake came from a solo home run hit by Mariners first baseman Rowdy Tellez.
A key moment occurred in the fifth inning when Mariners pitcher George Kirby was struck in the face by a line drive off Urías’ bat, forcing him to leave the game with blood visible from his mouth. He did not return for the sixth inning, marking an unfortunate turn in the game for Seattle.
One notable statistic from Cowser’s performance is that he has reached base safely in all seven of his career games against the Mariners, hitting .400 against them with two doubles, three RBIs, and seven walks.
Looking ahead, Seattle’s Emerson Hancock (2-2, 5.64 ERA) is set to start the next game against Baltimore’s Cade Povich (1-4, 5.29). The Orioles’ victory positions them for continued success as they navigate the remainder of the series, showcasing their resilience and the impactful return of players like Cowser.