Trevor Rogers tossed 8 shutout innings and Jackson Holliday homered as the Orioles routed the Rangers 6-0 on June 24. See how Rogers dominated in his debut.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
If Tuesday night at Camden Yards was an audition, Trevor Rogers didn't just win the part—he earned a standing ovation. In his first-ever home start as an Oriole, the lefty was nothing short of masterful, silencing the Texas Rangers for eight brilliant innings. Meanwhile, Jackson Holliday provided all the thunder the O's would need, driving in four runs as Baltimore cruised to a dominant 6-0 victory.
8 Innings Pitched, 3 Hits, 0 Walks, 0 Runs. Trevor Rogers was simply untouchable in his Camden Yards debut.
Let's be clear: that was the best start by an Orioles pitcher all season. Trevor Rogers, the big lefty acquired from Miami last summer, carved up the Rangers lineup with surgical precision. Over eight shutout innings, he scattered just three hits, struck out four, and, most impressively, walked nobody. Throwing 101 pitches, 72 for strikes, Rogers was the picture of efficiency and control. For a pitcher who battled his way back to form, this performance wasn't just a win; it was a statement. It was a glimpse of the 2021 All-Star and NL Rookie of the Year runner-up that the front office bet on. Welcome to Baltimore, Mr. Rogers. It looks like a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
While Rogers handled the pitching, Jackson Holliday handled the rest. The phenom was a one-man wrecking crew, personally responsible for the first four Baltimore runs. He started the scoring in the third inning, lacing a double to plate a hustling Chadwick Tromp. But the real knockout blow came in the fifth. After Coby Mayo and Cedric Mullins reached with singles, Holliday stepped up and blasted a three-run shot, his ninth of the year, into the right-field seats. The 4-0 lead felt insurmountable with Rogers on the mound. Holliday finished the night 3-for-5, reminding everyone why he's one of the most exciting young players in the game.
Amidst the dominant win, the Orioles quietly made some history. When Gunnar Henderson was intentionally walked in the seventh, the team officially set a new franchise record, drawing a walk in 156 consecutive games, breaking a mark that stood since 1956. It's a testament to the patient, grinding approach this lineup takes. The game also saw a new face behind the plate in Chadwick Tromp, who doubled and scored in his first game up. He was called up from Norfolk after Maverick Handley was unfortunately placed on the 7-day concussion list. With Adley Rutschman still on the IL, the O's are testing their catching depth, but Tromp's immediate contribution was a welcome sight.
This was more than just one win in late June; it was a shot in the arm. Snapping a two-game skid with such an emphatic shutout provides a major boost of confidence. Rogers looks like a legitimate mid-rotation anchor, the offense showed its explosive potential, and the team proved its resilience in the face of injuries. Now, the challenge is to build on it. With two more games against the Rangers, the O's have a chance to take the series and carry this powerful momentum forward. Tuesday night was a reminder of just how good this team can be.
