Baltimore Orioles Win 11-5 Against St. Louis Cardinals

Cedric Mullins Grand Slam Leads Orioles to Victory

Baltimore, May 20, 2024

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 11-5 in an exciting MLB game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday, May 20, 2024. Cedric Mullins's grand slam in the 5th inning proved to be the game-changer for the Orioles, who had not won a game against the Cardinals prior to this match-up.

The Cardinals had taken an early lead in the game, but the Orioles fought back, scoring three runs in the 3rd inning to tie the game at 3-3. Mullins's grand slam then gave the Orioles a 7-3 lead, which they would not relinquish.

The Orioles' victory was a team effort, with several players contributing to the win. Mullins's grand slam was the highlight, but Trey Mancini and Ryan Mountcastle also had key hits for the Orioles. On the mound, starter Dean Kremer pitched 5.2 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits. The bullpen then came in and closed out the game, with Cionel Pérez, Dillon Tate, and Félix Bautista combining to allow only two runs on three hits.

The Orioles' victory was their second in a row, and it improved their record to 23-27 on the season. The Cardinals, meanwhile, fell to 27-23 with the loss.