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"Just wanted it to be over" – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde reacts to 24-2 meltdown against Reds

"Just wanted it to be over" – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde reacts to 24-2 meltdown against Reds

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 21, 2025, 14:30 IST

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The Baltimore Orioles faced a devastating loss to the Cincinnati Reds in a series marked by a significant score difference, with the Reds winning 24-2. Manager Brandon Hyde expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, especially after the Reds showcased a strong formation and consistent home runs.

"Just wanted it to be over" – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde reacts to 24-2 meltdown against Reds

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde reacts to 24-2 meltdown against Reds (Image Source:

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One of the toughest series in history, where the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Cincinnati Reds, has led to the disappointment of the fans.
The team’s manager, Brandon Hyde, was seen being upset with the performance of the players of the Baltimore Orioles.
The Cincinnati Reds got their formation of the team strong before the start of the series against their opposition, the Baltimore Orioles.

Although after having a strong team of players for years and a reputed manager, Brandon Hyde, the Baltimore Orioles lost the battle to the Cincinnati Reds. The score surprised not only the players but also the fans of both teams, and the Baltimore Orioles will now have to change their team strategy to maintain their legacy in the future.

Brandon Hyde reflects negatively after the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Cincinnati Reds

This loss was unbearable for the team players of the Baltimore Orioles as well as the manager, Brandon Hyde, because it was one of the most devastating losses to the Cincinnati Reds since the year 2007. As strong as the players of the Baltimore Orioles are, the fans were expecting a good defeat to the Cincinnati Reds, but it was the players of the Cincinnati Reds who outshone their performance, and now are the winners of the series.

Brandon Hyde reflects on Game 3 loss to the Reds

The difference between the scores of the winning team and the losing team is just not up to the mark for the audience. The final score landed at 24-2, where the winners of the series were the Cincinnati Reds, and it was the Baltimore Orioles who lost the match drastically. It left a very negative impact on the manager of the Baltimore Orioles, Brandon Hyde. Moreover, the players also disappointed their fans, as their fans were expecting a great match between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cincinnati Reds.

The formation against the Cincinnati Reds was not rewarding for the Baltimore Orioles

As the Cincinnati Reds managed to have a strong start to the game against the Baltimore Orioles and had twenty-five hits, they also managed to hit home runs in all the starting records; the fans of the Baltimore Orioles were upset. It was not a pleasant sight to watch for the manager of the Baltimore Orioles.
However, on the other side, the Baltimore Orioles’ pitcher, who is also one of the most shouted MLB players, Charlie Morton, had a challenging start to the series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cincinnati Reds. Further, all the other players, including the pitcher, the outfielder, infielder, were not in form on the field against the Cincinnati Reds.
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