Johns Means & Power Bats Move Baltimore Orioles Closer to Playoffs

After an 11-2 routing of the New York Mets, the Baltimore Orioles show that they aren’t going down without a fight.

The Baltimore Orioles absolutely lit up the Mets pitching, and matched the offense with outstanding defense, too.

John Means finally had the outing the Orioles were hoping to see weeks ago. He went six innings, striking out five, and giving up only three hits with one earned run. With his performance along with Travis Lakins and Asher Wojciechowski, the Mets were only able to get six hits.

Wojciechowski made a rare appearance as the closing pitcher. He didn’t earn a save, but his two innings of work were worth noting. With little on the line, he faced eight batters and gave up one run.

The offense was stellar, as it has to be to score 11 runs in one nine-inning game. Several batters had home runs. DJ Stewart continues to go yard off of first pitches. He now has at least one home run in his last three games. He’s clearly shaken off whatever was troubling him in late July and early August.

The other home runs on the night belonged to Ryan Mountcastle, Rio Ruiz, and Pat Valaika. Cedric Mullins proves that he’s not just a bunt-and-run hitter, but can also leg out a triple when the opportunity arises.