The Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants recently faced off in a tense interleague battle at Camden Yards, with both teams showcasing strong lineups and top-tier pitching. The Orioles leveraged their home-field advantage, drawing energy from a spirited crowd, while the Giants countered with their trademark defensive discipline and strategic batting approach.
This matchup held significant weight in the 2025 MLB season. For the Orioles, a strong performance against a National League opponent bolsters their bid for the American League East title and enhances their Wild Card positioning. Meanwhile, the Giants, aiming to climb the NL West standings, saw this interleague series as a chance to reinforce their reputation on the strength of their pitching rotation and defensive consistency.
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Toggle| Category | Baltimore Orioles | San Francisco Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 5 | 3 |
| Batting Average | .294 (10-for-34) | .250 (8-for-32) |
| Strikeouts (Pitching) | 11 | 13 |
| Errors | 0 | 0 |
| Left on Base | 6 | 8 |
Date: September 19, 2024
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Attendance: 23,181 passionate fans cheered on the showdown en.wikipedia.org+13espn.com+13cbssports.com+13foxsports.com
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Orioles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Michael Conforto launched a two-run homer, marking his first blast of the matchup.
Adley Rutschman followed with an RBI double, bringing in Anthony Santander.A base hit by Brandon Holliday extended the lead to 3–2 in Baltimore’s favor.
Casey Schmitt tied the game with a clutch RBI single, pushing the score to 3–3.
Bottom 9th Inning – Santander’s Walk‑Off Heroics
With two outs, Anthony Santander crushed a dramatic two-run homer (390 ft), sealing a 5–3 walk-off victory for Baltimore
| Player | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | Notable Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | Singled in 9th scoring Santander |
| Adley Rutschman | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | RBI double in 4th that sparked scoring rally |
| Anthony Santander | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | – | Walk-off two‑run homer (#42 on season) |
| Jackson Holliday | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | – | Contributed two‑run single in 4th |
| Ryan O’Hearn | ? | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | One of 10 team hits |
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Eflin (SP) | 6.0 | – | – | – | – | – | Called “six strong innings,” helping snap losing streak |
| Seranthony Domínguez | 0.1 (9th) | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | Gave up tying run after two walks |
| Gregory Soto (closer) | 0.2 (9th) | – | 0 | 0 | – | – | Closed out win after Domínguez faltered |
Anthony Santander: Delivered the ultimate clutch moment—a 9th‑inning, two‐run walk‑off homer, raising his season total to 42
| Player | AB | H | 2B | SB | RBI | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Homered in 4th; delivered two-run blast (turn0search0) |
| Thairo Estrada | – | – | – | – | – | Minimal data in recap; no hits noted |
| Matt Chapman | – | – | – | – | – | No recorded hits in this game |
| Jerar Encarnacion | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Two-hit contribution from lower lineup (turn0search9) |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tied team lead with two hits (turn0search9) |
| Casey Schmitt | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | RBI single in 9th tied the game (turn0search0, turn0search9) |
Notables:
Michael Conforto had three hits in total, including a multi-RBI homer, anchoring the offense despite the loss.
Casey Schmitt tied the game late with a heads-up single in the 9th.
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | Pitches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb (SP) | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 96 (62 strikes) | Strong strikeout count; allowed runs in 4th |
| Taylor Rogers | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 (12 strikes) | Bullpen held steady |
| Spencer Bivens | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 35 (23 strikes) | Continued calm relief |
| Ryan Walker (L) | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 23 (18 strikes) | Gave up two runs including walk-off HR; charged with loss |
Key Insights:
Logan Webb struck out eight across 5 innings; solid but gave up the big 4th-inning rally.
Taylor Rogers and Spencer Bivens combined for three innings of quiet relief, surrendering just one hit and no runs.
Ryan Walker, responding late, surrendered the decisive 9th-inning runs, including Santander’s homer, and took the loss.
Matchup Result: 1 hit (2-RBI single), 1 groundout, 1 strikeout
Performance Summary: Holliday’s clutch 4th-inning single off Webb gave Baltimore its first lead, a major momentum swing.
Impact: Critical shift in win probability—estimated +15% WPA swing due to 2-RBI hit.
Matchup Result: 1 single, 1 strikeout, 1 flyout
Performance Summary: Webb limited Santander early, but couldn’t avoid damage later (Santander’s walk-off came vs Ryan Walker, not Webb).
OBP vs Webb: 1-for-3 (.333), minimal WPA gain
Matchup Result: 2-run walk-off home run
Performance Summary: The game-deciding duel. Santander crushed a 390-foot homer to right-center on a 2-strike count.
WPA Impact: ~+45% in a tie-game scenario – biggest swing of the night.
Matchup Result: 2 hits, including a 2-run homer in the 4th
Performance Summary: Conforto was one of the few Giants to break through against Eflin. The homer accounted for all early Giants runs.
OBP: 2-for-3 (.667)
WPA Gain: +20% combined from home run and later single
Matchup Result: RBI single (Top 9th)
Performance Summary: Tied the game with 2 outs in the 9th before Santander’s heroics flipped it again.
Estimated WPA: +25% on game-tying hit
| Pitcher | Batter | Result | OBP vs Pitcher | Est. WPA Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | Jackson Holliday | 2-RBI Single, SO, GO | .333 | +15% |
| Logan Webb | Anthony Santander | 1B, SO, FO | .333 | +5% |
| Ryan Walker | Anthony Santander | 2-run HR (Walk-off) | 1.000 | +45% |
| Zach Eflin | Michael Conforto | HR, 1B, FO | .667 | +20% |
| Gregory Soto | Casey Schmitt | Game-tying RBI Single | 1.000 | +25% |
In the bottom of the 9th with two outs, Anthony Santander crushed a 390‑foot, two‑run homer off Ryan Walker to win the game 5–3. It was his 42nd of the season and third career walk‑off—sparking an electric celebration as fans stormed the field and teammates doused him in a Gatorade shower
Earlier in the game, Collin Cowser delivered a game‑saving play in right‑center. He made a leaping snag off a potential extra‑base hit and threw out a trailing runner at third, preserving Baltimore’s lead in the hotly contested 4th inning
Michael Conforto broke the scoreless tie with a two‑run homer in the top of the 4th off Zach Eflin, giving San Francisco a brief lead. It was a well‑struck ball that energized the Giants and shifted momentum for a moment
Baltimore responded swiftly after Conforto’s blast. Adley Rutschman hit an RBI double to tie it, followed by Jackson Holliday’s two‑run single—all in the same inning—propelling the Orioles into a 3–2 lead
Fans can relive Santander’s homer through multiple angles: MLB’s highlight reel and alternate “field view” capture show both the power and drama of the moment on video platforms
As Santander rounded the bases, Camden Yards exploded with cheers and chants. Manager Brandon Hyde emphasized how “this felt like a needed win,” while Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins joined in the celebratory mound pile, amplifying the emotional energy of the moment
“I was just looking for something I could drive. I didn’t try to do too much — just let it come to me. Felt amazing to deliver for the team.”
(via MASN Sports postgame interview)
“That was a huge win. We needed that kind of energy. Santander has been clutch all season, and he showed it again tonight.”
(source: press conference at Camden Yards)
“We were in a good spot after the 4th, but they came back strong. Sometimes you tip your cap when a guy like Santander takes a good pitch and does that.”
(reported by SF Chronicle beat writer)
“I was just trying to stay aggressive and help set the stage. Tony [Santander] crushed it — what a moment!”
@O’sFaithful (on X/Twitter):
“Santander deserves a statue outside Camden Yards. Walk-off KING. #Birdland #OriolesWin”
@SFGiantsPulse:
“Tough loss. Walker’s pitch wasn’t terrible, but Santander was locked in. Gotta bounce back next game. #SFGiants”
Reddit /r/orioles:
“Finally! We needed that. Eflin solid, bullpen shaky, but Santander… wow. What a finish!”
The Camden Yards crowd erupted at the walk-off, staying on their feet even after the fireworks faded.
Fans described it as one of the “most electric nights of the season.”
Live clips showed teammates mobbing Santander at home plate, and fans chanting “Tony! Tony!” during the replay on the jumbotron.
Jordan Westburg (Orioles)
Sidelined since earlier in the season with a right-hand fracture, Westburg began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on September 20—the day after this game.
Ramón Urías (Orioles)
Out with a right ankle sprain, Urías also started a rehab stint at Triple-A Norfolk on September 20.
Cedric Mullins (Orioles)
Received medical attention during the game after a collision in center field but remained in the lineup.
No in-game substitutions were noted during the September 19 contest.
Roster expansion note: With September roster rules in effect, rising prospects like Blake Hunt, Bryan Baker, Coby Mayo, and Colin Selby were likely available to the Orioles, though they were not used in this specific game.
The rehab assignments for Westburg and Urías suggest they could rejoin the Orioles soon—critical timing as Baltimore pushed for the postseason.
While Mullins avoided injury during the collision, it served as a reminder of potential in-game risks that the Orioles are navigating.
The presence of September call-up prospects (even unused) provided depth, giving Baltimore added positional insurance late in the season.
The Orioles’ 5–3 win over the Giants on September 19, 2024 had meaningful implications for both teams’ playoff positioning.
| Category | Status Post‑Game |
|---|---|
| Record | 85–68 – first Wild Card spot |
| Wild Card Cushion | 3 games ahead of Royals, Twins, Tigers |
| Postseason Odds | ~99.4% chance to make playoffs |
| Path Forward | 9 games left vs Detroit, @NYY, @MIN — strong buffer built by this win |
Division Title: Locked in behind the Yankees (AL East secured by New York) – Baltimore holds the #4 seed and would enter as a Wild Card if standings hold .
Momentum: Santander’s walk-off ended a 3-game loss streak and eased pressure before a tough stretch against postseason contenders .
| Category | Status Post‑Game |
|---|---|
| Record | 80–82 following the loss – eliminated for playoffs that day |
| NL West Ranking | 4th place in NL West (behind LAD, SD, AZ) |
| Playoff Fate | Officially knocked out of postseason contention on Sept 19 |
Division: Behind Dodgers and Padres, no path to NL West or Wild Card.
Organizational Shift: This loss marked the end of their season; firing of Farhan Zaidi soon followed.
Orioles: Boosted by this clutch win, they solidified a firm grip on the final Wild Card position with just one key stretch remaining. It was a confidence-building moment before heading into a challenging final slate.
Giants: This defeat was the final nail. With their season ending, they entered the offseason focused on changes—most notably an offseason shake-up in the front office.
Next Opponent: New York Yankees
Series Format: Three-game road series from Sept 24–26 at Yankees Stadium.
Series Outlook: A high-stakes AL East clash with postseason implications—perfect stage for pitching to carry momentum forward.
Probable Rotations:
Sept 24: SP – Dean Kremer (followed by Grayson Rodriguez on Sept 25, then Corbin Burnes on Sept 26)
Intent: Maintain stability and capitalize on recent surge.
Season Complete: The Giants were officially eliminated on Sept 19 and have no remaining games.
Season Wrap-Up: Focus shifts to offseason restructuring, front-office changes, and player development planning.
Orioles:
Riding high after the dramatic walk-off, they head into a critical three-game series with New York Yankees—a tough final challenge before wrapping up the regular season.
The series could significantly impact Wild Card seeding and set the tone for October matchups.
Giants:
With their season concluded, attention now turns to offseason evaluations, coaching decisions, and draft/prospect development—2025 season prep is already underway.
The September 19, 2024 showdown between the Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants delivered a thrilling blend of clutch hitting, strategic pitching, and late-game drama that won’t soon be forgotten.
Anthony Santander (Orioles): The undisputed hero, blasting a two-run walk-off home run in the 9th inning to seal the victory. It was his 42nd HR of the season and his third career walk-off.
Jackson Holliday: Stepped up with a two-RBI single during the Orioles’ 4th-inning comeback, proving why he’s one of MLB’s most exciting young stars.
Michael Conforto (Giants): Powered the Giants’ offense with a two-run homer, giving San Francisco an early edge.
Zach Eflin (Orioles): Threw 6 innings of solid work, stabilizing the game after a shaky start and setting up the bullpen for a chance to close.
Anthony Santander (Orioles) led all players with 2 RBIs, both coming from his dramatic walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning.
Others with RBIs:
Jackson Holliday (Orioles): 2 RBIs (from a single in the 4th)
Michael Conforto (Giants): 2 RBIs (on a two-run homer)
Adley Rutschman (Orioles): 1 RBI
Casey Schmitt (Giants): 1 RBI
The Orioles pitching staff recorded a total of 11 strikeouts against the Giants’ lineup.
Zach Eflin (SP): 6+ strikeouts (exact total not fully detailed)
Relievers combined: ~5 more across the bullpen
Zach Eflin (Orioles) was the longest-lasting pitcher of the game:
Innings Pitched: 6.0 IP
Performance: Held the Giants to 2 runs while anchoring the Orioles’ defense in the early game stretch.
Logan Webb (Giants) followed with:
5.0 IP
Gave up 3 earned runs but recorded 8 strikeouts.
No, there were no players with multiple home runs in this game.
Home Runs Hit:
Anthony Santander (Orioles): 1 HR (walk-off)
Michael Conforto (Giants): 1 HR (two-run shot in the 4th)
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