Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros Box Score, Summary and Team Stats – June 21, 2024 Gametracker

HOUSTON (AP) Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer, Jose Altuve and rookie Joey Loperfido added three hits each and the Houston Astros used a nine-run sixth inning to win 14-11 over the Orioles from Baltimore Friday evening. .

The Astros led 14-4 after seven innings, then held on after the Orioles scored seven runs in the eighth.

“We wanted to do things a different way in the end of course, but at the end of the day it’s a win,” manager Joe Espada said.

Houston set a scoring record this season, a day after the Orioles produced their highest-scoring game of the year in a 17-5 win over the Yankees.

The Astros trailed by 1 and had two runs with two outs in the fifth inning when Meyers sent a pitch from Grayson Rodriguez (8-3) into the left field seats to make it 5-3.

Houston sent 13 batters to the plate as they scored nine runs in the sixth to extend the lead to 14-3. The nine runs are the most runs the Astros have scored in an inning this season. They had five doubles in the frame, including two from Loperfido.

Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson hit two homers to give him 24 this season, which ranks second in the majors behind Aaron Judge’s 27. The Orioles, who lead the majors with 123 home runs, have hit 20 consecutive games, which is tied for the longest streak in franchise history.

Henderson’s first homer was a solo shot in the seventh. Henderson, Jorge Mateo and Anthony Santander each hit two-run homers in Baltimore’s seven-run eighth.

“It just shows you what we’re capable of offensively, we’re never out of the game. … It was just a little too many points to come back from,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “It was a hell of a fight.”

Adley Rutschman had a career-high five hits as Baltimore lost for the second time in six games.

Houston starter Jake Bloss allowed six hits and two runs with two strikeouts in his major league debut before leaving with right shoulder strain with two outs in the fourth inning.

Bloss joined the major league team despite never pitching in Triple-A, with Houston’s rotation decimated by injuries. Bloss, 22, who was drafted in the third round last year, was 4-2 with a 1.74 ERA in 12 minor league starts between High-A and Double-A this season.

“It’s definitely cool, for sure,” he said of his MLB debut just a year after being drafted. “It’s obviously a dream.”

Shawn Dubin (1-1) allowed three hits and one run in 2 1/3 innings. Bryan Abreu threw a scoreless ninth for his first save.

Rodriguez allowed nine hits and seven runs in five-plus innings.

There was a delay midway through the fourth inning when home plate umpire Scott Barry left the game after being hit in the facemask with a foul shot. Second base umpire Tom Hanahan took over behind home plate.

TRAINERS ROOM

Astros: C Victor Caratini was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hip flexor strain. … Loperfido was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to take his place on the roster.

FAMILY AFFAIR

Hyde and Espada are brothers-in-law, and Friday was the first time they met in a match where they were both managing. The two exchanged lineup cards at home plate before the game and Espada said the families will get together to catch up at some point this weekend.

Espada’s wife, Pamela, is the younger sister of Hyde’s wife Lisa.

FOLLOWING

Houston RHP Ronel Blanco (7-2, 2.43) will face RHP Corbin Burnes (8-2, 2.14) when the series continues Saturday.

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