BREAKING: In a jaw-dropping finish, the Baltimore Orioles rallied from the brink of defeat to stun the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on September 30, 2023. With just one out remaining in the bottom of the ninth, Jackson Holliday smashed a home run, denying Yoshinobu Yamamoto a no-hitter and igniting a furious four-run comeback.
The game took a dramatic turn as the Orioles, trailing 3-0, showcased their resilience in a high-stakes moment. Following Holliday’s homer, which came with two outs, the Orioles capitalized against reliever Blake Treinen. They quickly loaded the bases before Emmanuel Rivera delivered a clutch two-run single off Tanner Scott, sealing the victory.
According to ESPN Analytics, the Dodgers held a staggering 99.6% win probability with just two outs remaining before the tide turned. This marks a historic moment as the Dodgers become only the second team in the Expansion Era (since 1961) to lose a game after holding a no-hitter through 82⁄3 innings. The last team to suffer a similar fate was the Padres on July 9, 2011.
Despite Yamamoto’s impressive performance—striking out 10 batters and allowing only two baserunners—the Dodgers could not secure the win. The 27-year-old right-hander, who threw a career-high 112 pitches, left the game to a standing ovation from fans of both teams.
The emotional rollercoaster didn’t end there. The Dodgers initially took the lead with Shohei Ohtani contributing an RBI grounder in the third inning, followed by Mookie Betts‘s run-scoring single in the fifth and a triple in the seventh. However, their efforts ultimately fell short as the Orioles turned the tables in a thrilling conclusion.
Fans at Camden Yards witnessed a rare spectacle, as only one no-hitter has been thrown in the stadium since its opening in 1992. The last one was by Japanese star Hideo Nomo on April 4, 2001.
As the regular season approaches its climax, both teams are set for critical games ahead. The Dodgers will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for their next matchup, while the Orioles look to build momentum from this exhilarating win.
Stay tuned for further updates as the playoff race heats up and the impact of this stunning game reverberates across the league. Share this unforgettable moment with fellow baseball fans!