Gunnar Henderson's fourth leadoff homer of the season sparked a five-run first inning that backed an effective pitching performance by John Means and carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Seattle Mariners 9-2 Friday night. After Henderson's 13th home run — tied for the major league lead — Baltimore's next five batters reached base against Bryce Miller (3-4).
Gunnar Henderson, of course, is one of them. The Orioles shortstop is bucking a trend so far this season. The dreaded sophomore slump has hit many second-year players across MLB — from Arizona's Corbin Carroll to the Los Angeles Dodgers' James Outman to Colorado's Nolan Jones.
Orioles second. Ryan Mountcastle singles to center field. Anthony Santander singles to right field. Ryan Mountcastle to second. Colton Cowser flies out to deep left center field to Lourdes Gurriel. Ryan Mountcastle to third. Jordan Westburg doubles to left center field. Anthony Santander to third. Ryan Mountcastle scores. Cedric Mullins grounds out to second base, Blaze Alexander to Christian Walker. Jordan Westburg to third. Anthony Santander scores. Jorge Mateo flies out to deep right field to Randal Grichuk. 2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 2, Diamondbacks 0. Diamondbacks third. Kevin Newman grounds out to shortstop, Gunnar Henderson to Ryan Mountcastle. Ketel Marte homers to center
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45 | P | |
53 | P | |
74 | P | |
38 | P | |
39 | P | |
78 | P | |
54 | P | |
19 | P | |
46 | P | |
64 | P | |
47 | P | |
58 | P | |
30 | P | |
49 | P | |
71 | P | |
68 | P |
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27 | C | |
35 | C |
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2 | SS | |
3 | 2B | |
6 | 1B | |
32 | 1B | |
29 | 3B | |
11 | 3B |
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17 | RF | |
21 | LF | |
31 | CF | |
25 | RF | |
28 | LF |