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The Philadelphia Phillies' pitching staff delivered a masterclass in dominance Tuesday night, silencing the Baltimore Orioles' bats in a decisive 5-0 shutout at Citizens Bank Park. Taijuan Walker set the tone with six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits while striking out four, as the Orioles' lineup—featuring standout sluggers like Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman—never found its rhythm. Baltimore's Dean Kremer labored through six frames, surrendering four runs on eight hits, including a crushing two-run homer by Brandon Marsh in the third inning that broke the game open. Marsh and Max Kepler each finished with two hits and two RBIs, powering Philadelphia's balanced attack.
The Orioles' offense, which entered the night with one of baseball's most potent lineups, was held to just five hits total, with Jordan Westburg's two singles the only bright spot in an otherwise forgettable performance. The Phillies' bullpen sealed the victory with three perfect innings, combining for six strikeouts without allowing a baserunner. For Philadelphia, the win extends their momentum in a tight playoff race, while Baltimore will look to regroup after a rare offensive drought against a pitcher they simply couldn't solve.