Baltimore – In a stunning Saturday night victory, the Baltimore Orioles stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3, denying Yoshinobu Yamamoto a historic no-hitter and launching a dramatic four-run rally. Jackson Holliday’s two-out, walk-off home run in the ninth inning capped off the incredible comeback, securing the win for the Orioles. The game was initially defined by a tense battle, with Yamamoto meticulously maintaining a no-hitter through eight and a third innings, showcasing 10 strikeouts and just two baserunners – both on third-inning walks. This near-perfect performance highlighted the Dodgers’ dominance, maintaining a win probability of 99.6% with two outs in the ninth. However, the Orioles refused to concede, capitalizing on reliever Tanner Scott’s mistake and ultimately overpowering the Dodgers’ bullpen. Blake Treinen initially relieved Yamamoto, but the damage was already done as he surrendered a double to Jeremiah Jackson, followed by a walk to Gunnar Henderson and a walk to Ryan Mountcastle, tying the score at 2-2. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, Scott entered the game, but Rivera delivered a crucial two-run single to center field, putting the Orioles ahead 4-2. Holliday then followed with a decisive walk-off home run, finalizing the scoring and silencing the Dodgers. This remarkable victory marked the second time in Expansion Era history (since 1961) a team has lost a game after carrying a no-hitter through 82.3 innings, mirroring the Dodgers’ 1-0 victory over the Padres on July 9, 2011. Camden Yards has only hosted one no-hitter since its opening in 1992, a feat accomplished by Hideo Nomo against the Orioles on April 4, 2001.

The Dodgers’ recent struggles with no-hitters are significant; they hadn't thrown one since May 4, 2018, a combined effort by Walker Buehler, Tony Cingrani, Yimi Garcia, and Adam Liberatore against the San Diego Padres in Mexico. Clayton Kershaw’s last solo no-hitter was on June 18, 2014, against Colorado. The Orioles’ last no-hit loss occurred on Aug. 12, 2015, against Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners. Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s performance was exceptional, throwing 112 pitches and achieving a career high in strikeouts. The entire Camden Yards crowd erupted in applause as he was removed from the game, acknowledging his near-perfect outing. This game exemplifies the unpredictable nature of baseball and the Orioles’ ability to seize crucial moments.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.