Cedric Mullins' 2 HR, 5 RBI night powered the Orioles past the Angels 5-2 on June 13. See how Mullins and Charlie Morton secured the big win for Baltimore.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought you'd seen it all from Cedric Mullins, he goes out and puts the entire team on his back. In a spectacular display of power and clutch hitting on Friday night, Mullins single-handedly dismantled the Los Angeles Angels, accounting for every single Orioles run in a much-needed 5-2 victory at Camden Yards.
Five RBIs. Two homers. One player. Cedric Mullins was the entire Orioles offense on Friday night.
What a night for the Orioles center fielder. Mullins went 3-for-5 and was the sole source of run production for Baltimore. His first homer got the O's on the board, and his second was the decisive blow that put the game away. He raised his season batting average to an impressive .308 and now leads the team in both home runs (12) and RBI (37). While Tyler O'Neill also added a solo shot, it was Mullins' night from start to finish, a performance that reminded everyone why he's the heart and soul of this lineup.
While Mullins provided the fireworks, veteran Charlie Morton provided the stability on the mound. Coming into the game with a tough 3-7 record and an ERA north of 6.00, Morton delivered exactly the kind of outing the team needed. He battled through six innings, allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out seven Angels batters. It was a crucial bounce-back performance that not only earned him the win but hopefully provides a major confidence boost for the rest of the starting rotation.
While the big league club enjoyed a win, the future continues to brew down on the farm. With no major roster moves, the focus remains on the development of Baltimore's elite prospects in Triple-A Norfolk. Top prospect Samuel Basallo (.295, 12 HR) and #2 prospect Coby Mayo (.270, 15 HR) continue to mash, serving as a constant reminder of the wave of talent that's still on the way. Their success adds another layer of excitement to the organization's long-term outlook.
With the series opener secured thanks to Mullins' heroics, the Orioles look to build some momentum. They'll be back at Camden Yards tomorrow afternoon to try and clinch the series against the Angels. Another win would be a huge step as the team tries to climb back towards .500 before the All-Star break.
