The Orioles offense had a difficult week before breaking out for six runs in the third inning of today’s finale against the Padres. Ryan Mountcastle added a pair of insurance runs with a clutch at bat in the eighth, Yennier Cano kept his composure during an odd ninth inning, and Baltimore emerged with an 8-6 victory.
Baltimore grabbed its early lead by stringing together several quality at bats. James McCann fell behind 0-2 before battling back for a leadoff walk. Colton Cowser trailed 0-2 before punching a single to right center, and Anthony Santander worked a four-pitch walk to load the bases.