Jordan Westburg kept the home run streak alive yesterday, which was about the only good thing that happened for the Orioles. | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Franchise record for consecutive games with a home run? Check. Win against the Astros? Still waiting. Hello, friends. Ah, the Orioles. They went and got our hopes up by really putting it to the Yankees on … [Read more...] about Sunday Bird Droppings: The Orioles set one team record but could still get swept
Orioles-Astros series preview: A non-East opponent at last
Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s been nearly a full month since the last time the Orioles played someone outside of the AL or NL East. Riding high off of their series victory over the Yankees, which put the finishing touches on a successful three weeks of baseball against AL and NL East teams, the Orioles stay on the road and head to face the … [Read more...] about Orioles-Astros series preview: A non-East opponent at last
Friday night Orioles game thread: at Astros, 8:10 ET
Gunnar Henderson completes a double play as Alex Bregman slides into second last September in Houston, Texas. | Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images The Orioles’ top of the rotation faces Houston rookie Jake Bloss, making his MLB debut. Whew, it’s been an insane month of baseball. Since May 27, the Orioles have played only AL or NL East teams, with just one series against a … [Read more...] about Friday night Orioles game thread: at Astros, 8:10 ET
O’s pitching implodes, late rally comes up short in a ridiculous 14-11 loss in Houston
Twenty-five runs scored today, the Orioles outhitting Houston, 18-14, but it wasn’t enough. | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images A late three-run homer and a horrible Jacob Webb and Dillon Tate tandem spoiled Rodriguez’s pitching line, the defense was silly, and a late offensive explosion fell just short. Baseball is “beautiful and horrifying,” like injured O’s starter … [Read more...] about O’s pitching implodes, late rally comes up short in a ridiculous 14-11 loss in Houston
Saturday Bird Droppings: Gunnar’s greatness
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Offense on fire, the next wave of prospects, and more pitching solutions. Good Morning, Birdland! Last night was oh so close to being magical. The Yankees went down early on against the Braves, giving the Orioles a nice chance of re-taking the AL East lead. Meanwhile in Houston, the O’s snagged a 3-2 lead in the top of the fifth inning, had … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Gunnar’s greatness