BALTIMORE–What happened? In this strange Orioles season, they haven’t played many intriguing games. Tuesday night’s was different. It was full of twists and turns, leads regained and lost. In the end, the Orioles lost, 6-5, to the Texas Rangers in 10 innings before 16,909 at Camden Yards. It was only the Orioles’ fourth extra-inning game, and their first since May 24th. For the … [Read more...] about Orioles hit 3 straight home runs but lose to Rangers, 6-5, in 10 innings
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Looking for context clues in Baltimore as the trade deadline approaches
Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Will Baltimore’s handling of young players provide a glimpse into their mindset before the trade deadline? The Orioles are still trying to win games. Despite a sub-.500 record and long playoff odds, the team takes the field every night looking to chip away at the “games back” section of the wild card standings. The team, led by interim … [Read more...] about Looking for context clues in Baltimore as the trade deadline approaches
The Orioles are trying to fix the stadium experience in all the wrong ways
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Stadium noise is not the same thing as an engaged crowd. On Monday, The Baltimore Banner published an article about attempts to create a different atmosphere at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this year. This was, according to the Banner’s Danielle Allentuck, sparked by a league-level visitor last June who gave the stadium entertainment … [Read more...] about The Orioles are trying to fix the stadium experience in all the wrong ways
Tuesday night Orioles game thread: vs Rangers, 6:35
Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images Charlie Morton looks to stay in form and lead the Orioles to a series win over the visiting Rangers. It’s not a coincidence that the Orioles’ improved form over the last month has been matched by Charlie Morton’s return to competence as well. Since May 26, Morton has made five starts. The Orioles have won all five of those starts, and Morton … [Read more...] about Tuesday night Orioles game thread: vs Rangers, 6:35
Lifeless offense, poor defense doom Orioles in 6-5 loss to Rangers in extras
Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images Outside of one exciting inning, the Orioles lineup had zero hits, and their gloves did little to support their pitching staff. It was an ugly—and deserved—loss. One magic inning wasn’t enough as the Orioles bats were largely silent and their defense was putrid in a 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers on Tuesday night. This game was largely … [Read more...] about Lifeless offense, poor defense doom Orioles in 6-5 loss to Rangers in extras