Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 10-12, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Cleveland Guardians 4-8 at Progressive Field.
Rough stretch. Losing by 4 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Also weighing on the score: 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all.
Orioles Game on April 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Bradish (1-2, 5.49 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (1-1, 1.48 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Royals.TV, FS1, FS1 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 3 mph |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Cleveland Guardians 4-8 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Taylor Ward went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
13 | 9 | .591 | W3 | |
|
Rays
|
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12 | 9 | .571 | 0.5 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
10 | 12 | .455 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
8 | 13 | .381 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
8 | 13 | .381 | 4.5 | L2 |
Baltimore Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Orioles Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .303 | .880 | 17 | |
| 1 | .359 | .992 | 9 | |
| 0 | .400 | 1.100 | 2 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 4.08 | 1.33 | 28.2 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Orioles News
The Orioles' downward spiral continued with an 8-4 loss against the Guardians, marking their fifth defeat in the last six games and leaving them at a disappointing 10-12. The offense has been underwhelming, struggling to support their pitchers, and the defensive lapses are becoming a glaring issue. Dean Kremer, once the ace of the staff, allowed six runs and showed concerning velocity dips, further deepening the team's woes. Despite the bleak stretch, the O's are experimenting with new strategies, such as a pregame drill that’s sparked a stolen base surge, possibly a much-needed injection of energy. Meanwhile, the trade for Anthony Nunez is already paying dividends for the bullpen, but it’s clear the team needs to look in the mirror and find a way to turn things around before they sink further into the AL East depths.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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