Introduction
In September 2024, the Baltimore Orioles hosted the San Francisco Giants at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for a three-game series. The matchups showcased impressive performances from both teams. This blog post delves into the player statistics from each game, highlighting key contributions and standout moments.
Game 1: September 17, 2024 – Giants 10, Orioles 0
The Giants dominated the opening game, securing a 10-0 victory. Blake Snell delivered a stellar performance, pitching six scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts, allowing just one hit and two walks.
Key Players:
- Mike Yastrzemski (SF): Went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs.
- LaMonte Wade Jr. (SF): Had two hits and two RBIs.
- Grant McCray (SF): Contributed with two hits and two RBIs.
- Albert Suárez (BAL): Struggled on the mound, allowing multiple runs before being replaced by Keegan Akin in the sixth inning.
Game 2: September 18, 2024 – Giants 5, Orioles 3
The Giants clinched the second game with a 5-3 win. Michael Conforto led the offense, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Hayden Birdsong earned the win, pitching 5.2 innings, allowing three runs on four hits, and striking out three.
Key Players:
- Michael Conforto (SF): 3-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs.
- Hayden Birdsong (SF): 5.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 K.
- Dean Kremer (BAL): Tossed six innings, giving up four runs on seven hits, with seven strikeouts.
Game 3: September 19, 2024 – Orioles 5, Giants 3
The Orioles bounced back in the final game, securing a 5-3 victory. Anthony Santander delivered a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning, his 42nd of the season, driving in Gunnar Henderson.
Key Players:
- Anthony Santander (BAL): Walk-off HR, 2 RBIs.
- Gunnar Henderson (BAL): 2-for-4, 1 RBI.
- Gregory Soto (BAL): Earned the win with 0.2 innings pitched, allowing no hits or runs.
Conclusion
The September 2024 series between the Baltimore Orioles and the San Francisco Giants featured standout performances from both teams. While the Giants dominated the first two games, the Orioles secured a thrilling walk-off victory in the final matchup. Key players like Blake Snell, Michael Conforto, and Anthony Santander showcased their skills, contributing to memorable moments in this series.
