Henderson had just passed up the opportunity to hit for the cycle— an achievement only seven players in Orioles history have accomplished— by sprinting past first on his rocket down the right field line and cruising into second for a double. The decision by Henderson sparked a debate between Orioles players— and fans online— about whether he should have stayed at.
The rookie was a single away from recording the eighth cycle in Orioles history when he came to bat in the eighth inning, but he was hitting the ball too hard for singles. He is the 11th player in Orioles history with four extra-base hits in a game and the first since Melvin Mora in 2008. Only two other Baltimore players— Chris Richard in 2000 and Don Baylor in 1973— have.
The grand slam was enough for Astros closer Ryan Pressly, who slammed the door in the ninth, as Houston won, 7-6, and ended Baltimore’ s four-game winning streak. Pressly retired Jordan Westburg, Adam Frazier and Ryan O’ Hearn in order to end the game. He gave up four— just enough for the Astros to win— in Tuesday’ s loss, his second of the season.
The grand slam was enough for Astros closer Ryan Pressly, who slammed the door in the ninth, as Houston won, 7-6, and ended Baltimore’ s four-game winning streak. Pressly retired Jordan Westburg, Adam Frazier and Ryan O’ Hearn in order to end the game. He gave up four— just enough for the Astros to win— in Tuesday’ s loss, his second of the season.