BALTIMORE — The Cincinnati Reds delivered a historic 24-2 beatdown of the Baltimore Orioles on April 20, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, tying their franchise record for runs in a single game. Powered by standout performances from Noelvi Marte and Austin Wynns, the Reds erupted for 25 hits, including three home runs, to snap a two-game skid and improve to 11-11, third in the NL Central.
The Reds’ offensive onslaught began in the third inning, when Elly De La Cruz launched a solo home run off Orioles starter Charlie Morton, who fell to 0-5. The floodgates opened later in the inning, with Marte and Wynns each driving in runs as part of a seven-run frame. Cincinnati continued to pile on, scoring five runs in the eighth, highlighted by Marte’s grand slam off Jorge Mateo, and four in the ninth, capped by Wynns’ three-run homer off Anibal Sánchez. Marte finished 5-for-7 with two doubles, a homer, and seven RBIs, while Wynns went 6-for-7 with six RBIs. Austin Hays also shone, going 4-for-6 with a double and four runs scored.
“It was one of those days where everything clicked,” Reds manager David Bell said, as reported by MLB.com. “The guys were locked in, and it’s great to see contributions up and down the lineup.”
Reds starter Brent Suter pitched three innings, allowing one unearned run on three hits. Reliever Taylor Rogers earned the win (1-0) with a scoreless fifth, and Randy Wynne secured his first save, allowing one run over three innings. The Reds’ pitching staff held Baltimore to seven hits, with Adley Rutschman’s solo homer in the eighth accounting for the Orioles’ only earned run.
Morton, the Orioles’ losing pitcher, struggled mightily, surrendering seven runs on seven hits in 2.1 innings, ballooning his ERA to 10.89. Baltimore’s bullpen fared no better, with Cody Poteet, Cionel Pérez, Mateo, and Sánchez combining to allow 17 runs. The Orioles, now 9-12 and fourth in the AL East, committed one error, while Morton’s pickoff error contributed to Cincinnati’s early momentum.
The Reds’ 24 runs matched their franchise record, previously set in 1999 against the Phillies, according to Baseball-Reference. Cincinnati’s 25 hits included eight extra-base hits, with Marte’s two doubles and De La Cruz’s stolen base (his seventh) adding to the offensive showcase. The team went 15-for-25 with runners in scoring position, leaving 13 on base.
Baltimore’s offense, led by Rutschman’s 2-for-4 day, couldn’t keep pace. Jordan Westburg added two doubles, but the Orioles went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. “We just didn’t have it today,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said, per the Baltimore Sun. “They hit everything we threw, and we couldn’t stop the bleeding.”
The game, played before 19,053 fans under partly cloudy skies with temperatures at 72 degrees, lasted 3 hours and 8 minutes. Umpires Tripp Gibson, Ryan Blakney, Junior Valentine, and Marvin Hudson officiated. The Reds’ victory evened the series, setting up a rubber match on April 21.
The Reds’ dominance reflected their potential, with young stars like Marte and De La Cruz stepping up. For the Orioles, the loss highlighted ongoing pitching struggles, as their staff has allowed 5.6 runs per game in 2025, per ESPN stats. Both teams look to adjust as the season progresses.
