Orioles stun Rays on June 28, 2025, erasing a 6-run deficit to win 22-8. Gunnar Henderson & Gary Sánchez led the historic offensive comeback. Read how!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
For two innings, it felt like one of those nights. Down 6-0 to the rival Tampa Bay Rays, the mood at Camden Yards was grim. But then, the 2025 Baltimore Orioles did what they do best: they fought back. And they didn't just fight back; they unleashed an offensive tsunami, rewriting the record books in a jaw-dropping 22-8 victory that will be talked about for years to come.
I think throughout my career it was my first time getting hit around like that and actually getting a win. I was quite happy.
Trailing 6-0 in the second inning, the game looked like a potential blowout loss. But rookie Coby Mayo ignited the rally with a crucial two-run double, breathing life back into the dugout. From there, the floodgates opened. The Orioles' offense became a relentless machine, piling on runs in nearly every frame and turning a looming defeat into an absolute laugher. The 22 runs scored were just one shy of the franchise record, and the comeback itself was one for the ages.
It's hard to single out one hero on a night with so many. Gunnar Henderson and Gary Sánchez were simply unstoppable, each collecting four hits and a home run. Sánchez drove in four runs, providing the veteran power surge the team needed. Not to be outdone, Colton Cowser was a doubles machine, racking up three of them while scoring four times. Ramón Laureano also crossed the plate four times, and Jackson Holliday chipped in with his 10th homer of the season. It was a total team effort that showcased the terrifying depth of this lineup.
Amidst the historic team performance, a personal milestone stole the show. After sparking the comeback with his double, rookie Coby Mayo put the exclamation point on the night by launching his first career Major League home run in the eighth inning. The moment was made even more special as it came on his mother's birthday, creating a memory that Mayo, his family, and Orioles fans won't soon forget.
In one of the strangest statistical lines you'll ever see, starter Tomoyuki Sugano earned the win despite allowing seven runs on nine hits over five innings. The offense simply refused to let him take the loss, a fact Sugano himself found amusing. This incredible resilience is needed now more than ever. Earlier in the week, the team placed catcher Maverick Handley on the 7-day IL (concussion) and transferred first baseman Ryan Mountcastle to the 60-day IL with a hamstring strain, testing the organization's depth.
This wasn't just a win; it was a statement. A historic, record-shattering declaration that this Orioles team can never be counted out. With their young stars firing on all cylinders and a 'never say die' attitude, the O's carry incredible momentum into the rest of this series against the Rays. If one game can define a team's character, this 22-8 masterpiece might just be it. Get ready for tomorrow, Baltimore.
