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Orioles Even Series with Guardians Behind Holliday's Grand Slam

Jackson Holliday's second-inning grand slam and Dean Kremer's strong start powered Baltimore to a 9-1 victory over Cleveland in the second game of their three-game series.

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Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday (7) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Orioles' Jackson Holliday celebrated with teammates after launching a 424-foot grand slam off Guardians starter Gavin Williams in the second inning to put Baltimore up 4-0. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)
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Overview

  • Jackson Holliday broke an 0-for-17 slump with a second-inning grand slam, his second career slam, giving Baltimore an early 4-0 lead.
  • Dean Kremer delivered his best start of the season, allowing just one run on four hits over 5⅓ innings to secure the win.
  • Cleveland's Gavin Williams struggled, surrendering five runs and issuing four walks in 6⅔ innings, including Holliday's decisive homer.
  • Gabriel Arias provided Cleveland's lone highlight with a solo home run in the third inning, his fourth of the season.
  • The series is now tied 1-1, with both teams seeking a series victory in the Thursday finale at Camden Yards.