Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 49-52, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles lost a close one to the Boston Red Sox 5-6 at Fenway Park.
A healthy temperature for a reason. 6-1 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. Add in allowing just 2.6 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.
Orioles Game on July 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Bradish (6-9, 3.61 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (4-3, 3.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, MASN |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 5 mph |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles lost a close one to the Boston Red Sox 5-6 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tyler O'Neill went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
57 | 42 | .576 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
56 | 44 | .560 | 1.5 | W2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
51 | 48 | .515 | 6.0 | W14 |
|
Orioles
|
|
49 | 52 | .485 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
46 | 54 | .460 | 11.5 | L2 |
Baltimore Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Orioles Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .246 | .807 | 66 | |
| 16 | .241 | .755 | 46 | |
| 17 | .224 | .695 | 44 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.72 | 0.88 | 43.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.00 | 1.02 | 48.0 | |
| 1-2 | 2.48 | 1.07 | 32.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Orioles News
The Baltimore Orioles' seven-game winning streak came to a heart-wrenching halt as they faced the scorching Boston Red Sox, the hottest team in MLB, in a showdown that lived up to the playoff hype. While the offense has been revitalized during this stretch, highlighted by players like Samuel Basallo, who’s battling through shoulder discomfort, the loss of star catcher Adley Rutschman to the IL with wrist inflammation adds a significant blow to the lineup. This latest injury further complicates the team's quest for postseason relevance, especially as they look to reinvigorate struggling star Gunnar Henderson, who is enduring the worst season of his career. With a win-loss record of 49-51, the Orioles must rally quickly if they hope to keep pace in a competitive AL landscape.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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