The Orioles were shut out 6-0 by the Marlins on July 12, 2025, as Janson Junk outdueled Trevor Rogers. Read how Baltimore's bats went cold at home.
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Well, that was a tough one to watch. The familiar magic at Camden Yards ran dry Saturday night as the Baltimore Orioles' offense went completely silent, resulting in a frustrating 6-0 shutout loss to the Miami Marlins. Despite a valiant effort on the mound, the bats couldn't solve Marlins starter Janson Junk, snapping a promising home streak and dropping the O's to 43-51 on the season.
The Orioles managed just six hits and failed to advance a runner past second base all night.
From the first pitch, it was clear the Orioles were in for a battle against Miami's Janson Junk. The Marlins' starter was in complete control, carving through the lineup for seven scoreless innings while allowing just five hits. The O's offense, which has shown flashes of brilliance, was rendered powerless. The few hits they managed were scattered and harmless, leading to the grim statistic of the night: not a single Oriole reached third base. Miami broke the scoreless tie in the seventh and padded their lead with a two-run homer by X. Edwards in the ninth, sealing a dominant victory for the visitors.
If you're looking for a silver lining, look no further than Trevor Rogers. The O's southpaw was dealing, mowing down eight Marlins batters over 6 2/3 innings. He carried a two-hitter through six dominant frames, looking every bit the ace. Unfortunately, baseball can be a cruel game. A few late hits, coupled with zero run support, saddled him with a tough-luck loss. It was a performance that deserved a 'W,' but the offense simply left him out to dry. It's a frustrating outcome, but a promising sign for the rotation moving forward.
While the on-field action was disappointing, the front office has been busy shaping the team's future. The most significant recent move saw reliever Bryan Baker traded to the division-rival Rays for a high-value draft pick (No. 37 overall), signaling a clear focus on building long-term assets. The catcher position has also been a revolving door lately, with Gary Sánchez hitting the IL, Alex Jackson being acquired from the Yankees, and David Bañuelos getting a brief call-up from Norfolk. These moves highlight the constant adjustments needed to navigate a long MLB season.
The team is still feeling the absence of key players. The latest injury report confirms that INF/OF Jorge Mateo is still on the 60-day IL, with a return not expected until September. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle's power bat is also sorely missed; he's started hitting progression but is likely out until early August. Meanwhile, RHP Cody Poteet is inching closer to a return, expected to resume throwing soon. Getting these players back healthy will be crucial for any potential second-half push.
Saturday's loss was a classic case of one step forward, one step back. A brilliant pitching performance was overshadowed by an anemic offense. The Orioles will need to shake this one off quickly and find their rhythm at the plate for Sunday's series finale. The talent is there, but as this game proved, you can't win if you can't score. Here's hoping the bats wake up and the O's can salvage a win against the Marlins.
