Jackson Holliday’s grand slam in the second inning led the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.

The 21-year-old Holliday is a highly touted prospect at second base who had a slow start to his career last year.

Breaking an 0-for-17 slump, he staked the Orioles to a 4-0 lead against Guardians’ starter Gavin Williams (1-1).

Gabriel Arias continued his hot start for Cleveland with a solo homer in the third inning off Dean Kremer (2-2).

Arias has four homers and is batting .288. He is solidifying his hold on the second base job like Brayan Rocchio did at shortstop last year.

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Ramon Laureano, who spent time with the Guardians last season, hit a solo homer in the seventh to increase the Orioles’ lead to 5-1.

Despite the lopsided score, Cleveland had a chance to tie the game with the bases loaded in the eighth inning.

However, Angel Martinez hit a grounder to pitcher Yennier Cano, who threw home to start a double play.

Baltimore bombed Triston McKenzie for another four runs in the eighth, including a solo homer by Ryan Mountcastle.

RUBBER MATCH

Tonight’s matchup will settle the three-game series, as Baltimore hasn’t won a series yet this season.

Tanner Bibee (1-1) will start for the Guardians against Tomoyuki Sugano (1-1) for the Orioles. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m.