Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 2-3, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles were beaten by the Texas Rangers 5-8 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Small sample size at 5 games. The score reflects some real issues. The 3-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Pair that with the quality of contact tells the story: 0.294 xwOBA, just 24.4% hard-hit rate.
Orioles Game on April 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Trevor Rogers (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Nathan Eovaldi (0-1, 9.64 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Rangers Sports Network |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 11 mph |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles were beaten by the Texas Rangers 5-8 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Gunnar Henderson went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Taylor Ward went 4-5 with 2 RBI.
- Pete Alonso went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blue Jays
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4 | 1 | .800 | W1 | |
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Yankees
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4 | 1 | .800 | W1 | |
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Orioles
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2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | L2 |
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Rays
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2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Red Sox
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1 | 4 | .200 | 3.0 | L4 |
Baltimore Orioles are 2-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Orioles Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .286 | .912 | 1 | |
| 1 | .316 | .855 | 2 | |
| 0 | .300 | .741 | 2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games |
Orioles News
Zach Eflin's season debut spiraled into chaos when he exited early with right elbow discomfort, leaving the Orioles reeling after an 8-5 loss to the Texas Rangers. The bullpen, already under pressure, failed to hold the line, surrendering seven runs after Eflin's departure, further exposing the team's soft underbelly. Meanwhile, Pete Alonso managed a silver lining by hitting his first home run as an Oriole, showcasing his power amid a grim night for pitching. As the injury bug continues to haunt Baltimore, the front office made a move to bolster their outfield, acquiring Johnathan Rodriguez from the Guardians, who could prove valuable if he can shake off his recent struggles. With a 2-2 record and a troubling run differential, the Orioles must regroup quickly as they prepare to face the Rangers again.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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