The Baltimore Orioles have made significant strides in recent seasons, showcasing a promising blend of youth and talent that has invigorated their fan base. As they continue to rise from the ashes of a rebuilding phase, fans can relive some of the most thrilling and chaotic moments in Orioles history right here. From Albert Belle’s intense 1999 extra-innings showdown decked out in those eye-catching “Turn Ahead the Clock” uniforms to the heart-stopping confrontation with the Yankees after a high-and-tight pitch from Clay Holmes, there’s no shortage of drama. Plus, we’ll dive into the more challenging times, like Dylan Bundy’s frustrating sixth inning against the Dodgers, where hope turned to anxiety in the blink of an eye. Get ready for a nostalgic, thrill-packed journey through the highs and lows of Orioles baseball!
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Albert Belle refuses to take first after being hit by a pitch
Albert Belle was in peak form during this 1999 extra-innings moment, and not just with the bat. The scene opened with Baltimore wearing those odd “Turn Ahead the Clock” uniforms, adding an extra layer of weirdness to an already tense game. With a runner on and a chance to end it, Belle stood in the box ready to drive someone in.
View count: 4,363,293 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Benches clear after Yankees pitcher hits Orioles batter in head
The Yankees and Orioles got into a tense standoff after Clay Holmes hit a batter in the head with a 97 mph fastball in the bottom of the ninth. It was a scary moment—the pitch slipped out of Holmes’ hand in wet conditions and went straight to the ear hole. Holmes insisted it was unintentional, and all signs point to that being true.
View count: 2,487,894 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Dylan Bundy doesn’t cover home allowing two runs to score
Dylan Bundy had a frustrating meltdown during a rough sixth inning in a game between the Orioles and Dodgers. Baltimore was up by one, and Bundy got into trouble after A. Pollock led off with a double.
View count: 2,080,807 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Lance Lynn bullies the Orioles
Lance Lynn took the mound against the Orioles and stuck to his usual approach—fastballs in the zone, challenging hitters to beat him. He mixed a cut fastball, two-seamer, and four-seamer, rarely wasting pitches. In the third inning, Baltimore tried to bunt their way on, but Lynn just kept pounding the zone.
View count: 1,380,025 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Pitcher thinks Orioles have his pitches and Orioles manager gets mad
Robbie Ray felt like something was off when his slider wasn’t getting the usual swings during a game against the Orioles. He noticed hitters laying off pitches they normally chase, especially his best swing-and-miss slider. Curious, he kept throwing it, but Baltimore’s lineup kept taking.
View count: 1,259,722 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
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