Cowser’s Jaw-Dropping 455-Foot Blast Powers Orioles Past A’s in Intense Saturday Night Showdown
Colton Cowser’s moonshot and Ramón Laureano’s clutch play spark Orioles to a 7-4 triumph as Baltimore continues their scorching win streak.
- Colton Cowser’s HR Distance: 455 feet—the longest by an Oriole in 2025
- Orioles’ Recent Stretch: 7 wins in last 8 games
- Strikeout Streak: Orioles pitchers now have 12 consecutive games with 8+ Ks, longest current run in MLB
- Felix Bautista Saves: 12 saves in 2025—top 5 in MLB
Baltimore Orioles fans erupted Saturday night after Colton Cowser unleashed a 455-foot blast, breaking a tense 4-4 tie against the Oakland Athletics. This titanic home run—Cowser’s first since returning from a 60-day IL stint—set the tone and silenced any hopes of an A’s comeback.
Ramón Laureano added fuel to the fire, launching his own homer and tallying three hits with three RBIs, carrying Baltimore to its seventh win in eight games and keeping their momentum rolling as the 2025 season heats up.
Gunnar Henderson chipped in three timely hits, showcasing the Orioles’ deep and dangerous lineup. Seven different Baltimore hurlers combined for 14 strikeouts, pushing their already historic streak to new heights and underlining why their pitching is the envy of the league.
MLB and ESPN both tracked the late-game heroics as the Orioles continued their campaign to seize control of the AL East.
Q&A: What Made Cowser’s Home Run So Special?
Cowser destroyed a first-pitch cutter from Athletics starter Luis Severino, launching it deep into the West Sacramento night. At 455 feet, it’s not only a personal best for Cowser, but also ranks among the top home runs in the majors for 2025. The crowd gasped as the ball soared beyond the right-field wall, landing on the grass with an echo that sparked a new burst of energy in the Orioles dugout.
Cowser’s comeback couldn’t be better timed—the Orioles have been hungry for power and fire, and his return is a massive boost as the All-Star break approaches.
How the Orioles’ Bullpen is Dominating in 2025
Baltimore’s bullpen has quietly become one of the league’s most consistent strikeout machines. With 14 Ks Saturday night, their pitching staff extended a streak—12 games and counting—of at least eight strikeouts per contest. Reliever Keegan Akin picked up the win after a pivotal out in the sixth, and closer Felix Bautista dialed up triple-digit heat to nab his 12th save, sitting near the top of the MLB leaderboard.
Experts at FanGraphs highlight the Orioles’ mix of velocity and crafty off-speed offerings—a recipe that keeps even the best lineups guessing.
What’s Going Wrong for the Athletics?
Oakland came out swinging, grabbing four early runs off 41-year-old Charlie Morton thanks to a bazaar of singles and a clutch ground-rule double. Tyler Soderstrom showed patience at the plate, walking four times, and Lawrence Butler notched two hits. But a critical out at home plate in the fifth inning stymied any rally hopes, and the bullpen couldn’t contain Baltimore’s firepower.
Luis Severino, now 1-6 on the season, continues to struggle with command and damage limitation—big factors for a team desperate to end its losing skid.
How-To: Follow the Orioles’ Hot Streak
– Track every game and streak via the official MLB site
– Analyze advanced stats on FanGraphs
– Get highlights and player interviews on ESPN
– Watch for Tomoyuki Sugano (5-3, 3.04 ERA) as he starts Sunday’s finale
Don’t miss a moment—follow the Orioles’ drive and watch baseball history unfold!
Orioles Showdown Checklist:
- ✅ Watch for more Cowser clutch moments
- ✅ Track the bullpen’s ongoing strikeout streak
- ✅ See if Laureano keeps delivering at the plate
- ✅ Tune in to Sugano’s start in Sunday’s finale
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