Henderson’s Homer in 8th Foils Mets in First Game of Twinbill; Peterson Named to NL All-Star Team
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, JUL 10 – Gunnar Henderson’s first career pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning broke the tie and secured a 3-1 win for the Orioles, who rallied late against the Mets.
- At Camden Yards on Thursday, Orioles won 3-1 as Henderson’s first career pinch-hit two-run homer off Stanek in the eighth inning decided the game.
- After seven scoreless innings by Peterson, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza’s eighth-inning change backfired as Stanek issued three walks, loading the bases before Henderson’s game-winning homer.
- Statcast shows Henderson's 400-foot, two-run homer off Stanek, who also walked four batters and threw 11 of 31 pitches for strikes.
- The Mets' 3-1 loss, hitting 1-for-11 with RISP, forces a bullpen game with Sugano starting at 5:05 pm, highlighting offensive struggles and pitching challenges.
- Following the opener, Mets bullpen missteps, including Stanek's struggles and lack of a reliable setup man behind Díaz, threaten their postseason hopes.
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Henderson’s homer in 8th foils Mets in first game of twinbill; Peterson named to NL All-Star team
BALTIMORE — Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run drive in the eighth inning for his first career pinch-hit homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader on Thursday. Colton Cowser sparked Baltimore’s winning rally with a leadoff single, chasing David Peterson. Henderson connected for his 11th homer against Ryne Stanek (2-5), a 400-foot drive to right on a 2-1 slider. Ramon Laureano completed the Orioles’ t…

Gunnar Henderson homers as the Orioles beat the Mets 3-1 in doubleheader opener
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run drive in the eighth inning for his first career pinch-hit homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader. Colton Cowser sparked Baltimore’s winning rally with a…
BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, his first career pinch-hit homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Thursday night.


Ryne Stanek blows it as Gunnar Henderson homer sinks Mets in Game 1 of Orioles doubleheader
Ryne Stanek gave up a go-ahead home run to Gunnar Henderson in the eighth inning as the Mets fell to the Orioles, 3-1, in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday.
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