Kyle Stowers' 3 HRs lead the Marlins to an 11-1 win over the Orioles on July 13, 2025. See how the former Oriole dismantled his old team at Camden Yards.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some losses just hurt more than others. Sunday at Camden Yards was one of those days, as the Orioles were not just defeated, but utterly dismantled 11-1 by the Miami Marlins. The architect of the pain was a painfully familiar face: former Oriole Kyle Stowers, who returned to Baltimore and put on a power-hitting clinic that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
Three home runs, six RBIs, and a perfect 5-for-5 day. A revenge-game stat line for the ages from former Oriole Kyle Stowers.
It was a nightmare from the start for Orioles pitcher Brandon Young, who simply had no answers for his former teammate. Stowers took him deep not once, not twice, but three times, single-handedly powering the Marlins' offense. His historic performance, which included an RBI single for good measure, made him the first Marlin to hit three homers in a game since 2020. The O's pitching staff couldn't contain the bleeding, and the lopsided 11-1 final score reflected a day where Baltimore was thoroughly outmatched.
In a game almost entirely devoid of highlights for the home team, Ramón Laureano provided a brief moment of cheer. Recently activated from the injured list after nursing a sprained left ankle, Laureano blasted a solo home run in the eighth inning to break up the shutout bid. While it was a footnote on the final scoreboard, seeing Laureano drive the ball with authority is a welcome sign for an offense that needs all its weapons healthy and firing.
Amid the on-field drama, the Orioles front office made a move, recalling catcher David Bañuelos from the minors. The right-handed hitting backstop, who will wear #91, adds depth behind the plate, though a corresponding move has not yet been announced. It's a small shuffle, but it underscores that the team is constantly evaluating its roster, especially as it navigates a tough stretch of the season.
Losing two straight for the first time in nearly two weeks stings, especially in this fashion. But great teams are defined not by their wins, but by how they respond to being knocked down. The Orioles have a chance to prove this is just a blip on the radar and not the start of a trend. All eyes will be on how they bounce back from this Camden Yards haunting.
