Holliday's Grand Slam Leads Orioles Past Guardians 9-1

Jackson Holliday powered the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians with a grand slam in the second inning, breaking his 0-for-17 slump and providing a much-needed lift for both himself and the team's inconsistent offense. The grand slam, his second career slam, followed disciplined plate appearances by Cedric Mullins and Ramón Urías, illustrating an improved offensive approach that manager Brandon Hyde had sought. Dean Kremer delivered a strong start for Baltimore, limiting Cleveland to one run over 5.1 innings, helping stabilize the team's injury-plagued pitching rotation. Holliday's achievement placed him among only three Orioles to record two grand slams within their first seven career home runs, highlighting his potential despite early struggles. The Orioles’ offense added late runs, including homers from Ramón Laureano and Ryan O’Hearn, underscoring the team's feast-or-famine pattern this season. The win marked just their fourth in 12 April games, but demonstrated signs of offensive and pitching improvement.