Cedric Mullins' Home Run Ties Game 1-1 for Orioles in Fifth Inning of Wild Card Series

Oct 2, 2024, 10:14 PM

Cedric Mullins played a pivotal role in the Baltimore Orioles' Wild Card series game by hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning to tie the game against the Kansas City Royals at 1-1. This home run, hit to right field, marked the Orioles' first run of the series, ending a 13-inning scoreless streak. Mullins, who had struggled in last year's ALDS with a 0-for-12 performance, has shown significant improvement with three hits in this series. The game saw the Orioles loading the bases in the fifth inning but failing to score further, as the Royals managed to escape the jam. Colton Cowser also had a notable moment, striking out with the bases loaded on a pitch that hit him, causing visible pain. Additionally, Mullins celebrated his 30th birthday and the Orioles had hit 1,116 balls in play with an exit velocity over 100 MPH during the regular season, the most in MLB.