Orioles Top Mariners 3-2 on Kjerstad's Go-Ahead Triple

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Orioles Edge Mariners 3-2 for Fifth Straight Win

Heston Kjerstad put Baltimore ahead with a two-run triple in the seventh inning and the Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

Adley Rutschman hit a tying homer in the sixth for the Orioles, who have won eight of 10. They've taken back-to-back series for the first time all season and will go for their second consecutive three-game sweep Thursday.

Kjerstad lined a cutter from reliever Carlos Vargas (1-4) into the right-field corner to give Baltimore a 3-2 lead.

Seattle put two runners on with one out in the ninth, but Baltimore closer Félix Bautista retired the final two batters for his 11th save.

In summary

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Wednesday night, securing their fifth consecutive victory. Heston Kjerstad delivered a go-ahead two-run triple in the seventh inning, building on Adley Rutschman's tying home run in the sixth. Félix Bautista earned his 11th save, navigating a ninth-inning threat. The Orioles have won eight of their last 10 games and have won back-to-back series, with an opportunity to complete a sweep on Thursday.

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