The San Francisco Giants delivered a commanding 10-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on September 17, 2024, in a game defined by Blake Snell’s pitching mastery and a ninth-inning offensive explosion. Below, we analyze the player stats, key performances, and pivotal moments that shaped this lopsided contest.

Game Overview

The Giants dominated from the first pitch, scoring early and often while stifling the Orioles’ lineup. San Francisco improved to 73-78, while Baltimore (84-67) continued its late-season slump, falling three games behind the Yankees in the AL East.

• Final Score: Giants 10, Orioles 0
• Attendance: 23,967 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
• Game Time: 2 hours, 49 minutes
• Umpires: Stu Scheurwater (HP), John Libka (1B), Dan Merzel (2B), Jordan Baker (3B)

Pitching Performances

Giants’ Dominance on the Mound

Blake Snell (4-3) stole the spotlight with a six-inning gem, allowing just one hit and striking out 12 batters. His fastball-slider combination kept Orioles hitters off balance, lowering his ERA to 3.31. Since returning from injury in July, Snell has posted a 1.33 ERA with 105 strikeouts in 74.1 innings.

Pitcher	IP	H	ER	BB	K	ERA
B. Snell	6.0	1	0	2	12	3.31
S. Hjelle	0.2	1	0	0	1	3.91
E. Miller	0.1	0	0	0	0	3.52
Ty. Rogers	1.0	1	0	0	1	2.98
T. Beck	1.0	2	0	0	1	2.00

 

Orioles’ Struggles

Albert Suárez (8-6) took the loss, surrendering 4 earned runs over 3.1 innings. The bullpen fared no better, with Craig Kimbrel allowing 6 runs in the ninth inning, highlighting Baltimore’s ongoing pitching woes.

Batting Highlights

Giants’ Offensive Surge

• Mike Yastrzemski: Opened scoring with a 416-foot solo homer (1-4, 2 R, 2 RBI) and added an RBI single in the second.
• Luis Wade Jr.: Sealed the game with a two-run single in the ninth (2-5, 2 RBI).
• Grant McCray: Reached base four times (2-2, 3 R, 2 BB) and scored three runs.

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	AVG
M. Yastrzemski	4	2	2	2	1	.237
L. Wade Jr.	5	1	2	2	0	.268
G. McCray	2	3	2	0	0	.239
D. Walton	2	1	1	1	0	.222

 

The Giants batted .294 with runners in scoring position, capitalizing on Baltimore’s defensive miscues.

Orioles’ Offensive Drought

Baltimore managed only five hits, with Colton Cowser (2-4) accounting for two. The team struck out 15 times and went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

Player	AB	H	AVG
C. Cowser	4	2	.243
A. Rutschman	4	1	.277

 

Key Moments

1. First Inning: Yastrzemski’s leadoff homer set the tone.
2. Second Inning: RBI singles by Yastrzemski and Brett Wisely extended the lead to 3-0.
3. Ninth Inning: The Giants sent 11 batters to the plate, scoring six runs off Kimbrel, including Wade’s two-run single and Michael Conforto’s two-RBI hit.

Defensive Standouts

• Tyler Fitzgerald (Giants SS): Returned from injury to anchor the infield, though he went 0-5 at the plate.
• Patrick Bailey (Giants C): Guided Snell through his dominant outing while throwing out a runner.

Injury and Roster Updates

• Giants: Matt Chapman (paternity leave) was replaced by Brett Wisely.
• Orioles: Jordan Westburg (hand) and Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) are nearing returns, but Grayson Rodriguez (lat strain) remains sidelined.

Post-Game Standings

AL East:

• Yankees: 94-68
• Orioles: 91-71 (3 GB)

NL West:

• Giants: 73-78 (5th place)

The loss dropped Baltimore to 84-67, further dimming its division title hopes.

Conclusion

The Giants’ 10-0 rout underscored their pitching depth and opportunistic hitting, while the Orioles’ offensive struggles deepened amid a critical playoff race. Blake Snell’s 12-strikeout performance and Mike Yastrzemski’s power surge were the defining elements of a game that highlighted both teams’ trajectories as the 2024 season wound down.

For fans dissecting the Baltimore Orioles vs. San Francisco Giants match player stats, this game served as a case study in pitching dominance and clutch hitting—a formula the Giants hope to replicate and the Orioles aim to solve in future matchups