Gunnar Henderson’s pinch-hit home run in eighth inning lifted the Orioles to a comeback win hours after a trade shook up the clubhouse.

The New York Mets could be on the hunt for relief pitching this season, which might turn them to the Baltimore Orioles to poach a flamethrower.

Trying to survive Thursday afternoon on one run was never a good idea for the Mets, only underscored by the hanging slider Ryne Stanek threw to Gunnar Henderson in the eighth inning.

Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run drive in the eighth inning for his first career pinch-hit homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader

The Orioles game on Wednesday against the New York Mets has been postponed because of strong storms moving through Maryland.

Right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder impingement) is throwing a bullpen Thursday at Camden Yards. Should he continue to progress over the All-Star break, the Mets will send him to Port St. Lucie to face hitters before sending him on a minor league rehab assignment.

During the fourth inning of Thursday afternoon's Game 1, Hernandez made it clear that—despite essentially being forced into calling two games in one day—he'll still only be working his allotted assignment for the season. "They have to lop one off on me," said Hernandez. "I only do 110. So, this is one I wasn't supposed to do."

When Mets officials made the difficult decision to send infielder Luisangel Acuña back to Triple-A Syracuse in late June, they indicated that he might not stay in the Minors for long. That is precisely what happened.

The Mets aren’t alone in trying to ensure their pitchers get the right amount of work before the four-day break, but a Thursday doubleheader will make that more complicated.

Jesse Winker may need another trip to the IL after his back locked up in Baltimore, which could open the door for Drew Gilbert's big league debut with the Mets.