Orioles Stun dodgers with Ninth-Inning Rally, denying No-Hitter
Baltimore – A dramatic ninth-inning surge propelled the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday night, leaving fans at camden yards buzzing. Jackson Holliday‘s late-game heroics initially spoiled a potential no-hitter by Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but the Orioles weren’t finished there.
A Heartbreaking End for Yamamoto
Yamamoto pitched a masterful game, coming within one out of achieving the major leagues’ first no-hitter of the 2025 season. He allowed just two baserunners on walks through the first eight innings, showcasing remarkable control and velocity. The right-hander finished with a career-high 10 strikeouts, throwing a career-best 112 pitches in the process.
However,Holliday connected with a pitch in the bottom of the ninth,breaking up the no-bid attempt and igniting a four-run rally for Baltimore. Yamamoto received a standing ovation from fans of both teams as he left the mound, acknowledging his outstanding performance.
Orioles capitalize on Late-Game Opportunities
Following holliday’s home run, the Orioles continued to pressure the Dodgers’ bullpen. Blake Treinen, who relieved Yamamoto, struggled to contain the Baltimore offence. He yielded a double to Jeremiah Jackson, walked Ryan Mountcastle and Colton cowser, and hit Gunnar Henderson, loading the bases.
Emmanuel Rivera then delivered a clutch two-run single off reliever Tanner Scott, securing the walk-off win for the Orioles. Notably, Scott had previously surrendered a walk-off home run to Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo the night before, adding to the drama.
historical Context & Key Moments
Camden Yards has been the site of only one previous no-hitter as its opening in 1992. That feat was accomplished by another Japanese star, Hideo Nomo, pitching for the Boston Red Sox in 2001 against – fittingly – the Orioles.
The Dodgers haven’t thrown a no-hitter as a combined effort in 2018.
Clayton Kershaw’s last solo no-hitter for the Dodgers came in 2014.
* The orioles were last no-hit in 2015 by Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners.
Dodgers’ Offense Shines, But Falls Short
Despite the late collapse, the Dodgers’ offense demonstrated its power throughout the game. Shohei Ohtani drove in a run with a grounder in the third inning. Mookie Betts contributed with a run-scoring single in the fifth and an RBI triple in the seventh, building a 3-0 lead.
However, the Orioles’ resilient offense proved too much to overcome in the end. A misplayed throw from center fielder Justin Dean on Rivera’s game-winning hit further contributed to the Dodgers’ defeat.
Looking Ahead
sunday’s matchup will feature a compelling pitching duel between Dodgers’ veteran Clayton Kershaw (9-2) and Orioles’ Tomoyuki Sugano (10-7). You can expect a competitive game as both teams look to build momentum in this early-season series.
