BOSTON–What happened? Keegan Akin allowed a three-run home run to Tyler O’Neill in the bottom of the 10th as the Orioles lost to the Boston Red Sox, 5-3, on Wednesday night. With the loss, the Orioles dropped 1 ½ games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, in 11 innings. The Orioles have lost consecutive series. … [Read more...] about Orioles lose ground in AL East after Akin allows 10th-inning home run to Red Sox
Should Orioles bunt more? / MAILBAG
Most weekdays, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: How many times have the Orioles sacrifice bunted to move a runner into scoring position this year?. For that matter, how many times has any player bunted for a base hit? Maybe … [Read more...] about Should Orioles bunt more? / MAILBAG
Orioles’ Westburg hoping to be back soon
BOSTON—Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg, who fractured his right hand when he was hit by a pitch on July 31st, is eager to return to the lineup, and he should begin swinging a bat soon. “I’m happy with how it’s progressing,” Westburg said before Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox. “Past couple days I feel like I’ve turned a little bit of a corner strength-wise. … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Westburg hoping to be back soon
Mullins’ 2 home runs, Suárez’s strong start power Orioles to 5-3 win over Red Sox
BOSTON—One night after his elevation to the second spot in the batting order, Cedric Mullins hit two home runs for the first time in more than three years in the Orioles’ 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox before 30,898 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Behind a strong six-inning start by Albert Suárez and Mullins’ homers, the Orioles (83-63) moved back to within a ½ game of the … [Read more...] about Mullins’ 2 home runs, Suárez’s strong start power Orioles to 5-3 win over Red Sox
Mullins ignites Orioles’ offense, Suárez shuts down Red Sox in 5-3 win
BOSTON–What happened? Cedric Mullins hit two home runs and Albert Suárez threw six strong innings as the Orioles moved to within ½ game of the American League East leading New York Yankees with a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles (83-63) broke a three-game losing streak. Suárez allowed one run on four hits in six innings, striking out a career high eight batters. … [Read more...] about Mullins ignites Orioles’ offense, Suárez shuts down Red Sox in 5-3 win