Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 36-42, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles squeaked by the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
The numbers aren't lying. 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. Also weighing on the score: 2.7 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.
Orioles Game on June 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Brandon Young (5-2, 3.18 ERA) vs Emmet Sheehan (3-4, 4.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, SportsNet LA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 1 mph |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles squeaked by the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Blaze Alexander went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
46 | 29 | .613 | L1 | |
|
Rays
|
|
42 | 31 | .575 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
38 | 39 | .494 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
36 | 42 | .462 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
31 | 43 | .419 | 14.5 | W2 |
Baltimore Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Orioles Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .245 | .793 | 49 | |
| 16 | .220 | .709 | 38 | |
| 10 | .258 | .770 | 30 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.72 | 0.73 | 31.1 | |
| 1-2 | 2.08 | 0.81 | 26.0 | |
| 1-1 | 3.38 | 1.10 | 34.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 IP, 12 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Orioles News
Adley Rutschman's placement on the concussion IL due to a freak accident highlights the fragility of the Orioles' roster during a troubling stretch, as they dropped yet another close game to the Dodgers, 5-6. With a 2-5 record over the past week and being outscored by nine runs, the team is struggling to maintain any momentum. Meanwhile, Trevor Rogers managed to shine with a one-hit gem in a recent victory, raising questions about his potential as a cornerstone pitcher. As the season crawls along with a lackluster 35-42 record, it's clear that Mike Elias needs to be proactive at the trade deadline, not just to salvage this year but to build a competitive future. The Orioles find themselves on the brink, needing to turn things around fast in a mediocre AL that isn't likely to offer them many favors.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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