San Francisco wasted no time, jumping on Orioles starter Dean Kremer for four runs in the first inning, highlighted by Matos’ two-run single. Matos later added a solo home run off Corbin Martin in the fifth, and Smith blasted a two-run homer an inning earlier—his shot landing in the iconic McCovey Cove for the 107th “Splash Hit” in the park’s 26-year history. Smith’s RBI single capped a four-run seventh inning, and the Giants scored in all but one inning in which they batted.
The Giants’ offensive surge has been remarkable during their winning streak, outscoring opponents 47-20 over six games. Relief pitcher Spencer Bivens (3-3) earned the win, stepping in after starter Robbie Ray was replaced during a critical moment in the fifth. For Baltimore, Ryan Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with two doubles and four RBIs, but his efforts weren’t enough to halt the Orioles’ slide. Baltimore has now lost five straight and eight of their last nine games, struggling to find consistency at the plate and on the mound.
This matchup defied many pregame expectations. With Robbie Ray and Dean Kremer both carrying strong advanced metrics—Ray entered with a 2.93 ERA and Kremer ranked in the top half of the league in xERA, average exit velocity, and strikeout rate—many analysts predicted a low-scoring contest. In fact, betting odds widely favored the under, with the run total set at 7.5. Both lineups, however, erupted offensively, far exceeding their season averages in runs scored per game, hits, OBP, and OPS, as noted in pregame analyses.
Looking ahead, the Orioles plan to send left-hander Trevor Rogers (7-2, 1.40 ERA) to the mound in hopes of snapping their skid, while the Giants have yet to announce their starter for the next game. As the series continues, Baltimore will look to regroup and rediscover their early-season form, while San Francisco aims to extend their impressive streak and solidify their position in the playoff race.
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