Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 44-51, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Quietly productive. A W by 2 last night. The most recent result always counts most. The catch: carrying 9 on the injured list. It adds up.
Orioles Game on July 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Bradish (5-9, 3.75 ERA) vs Noah Cameron (5-6, 4.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Royals.TV |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Samuel Basallo went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Blaze Alexander went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
55 | 37 | .598 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
52 | 42 | .553 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
45 | 49 | .479 | 11.0 | W3 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
44 | 48 | .478 | 11.0 | W7 |
|
Orioles
|
|
44 | 51 | .463 | 12.5 | W2 |
Baltimore Orioles are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Orioles Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .250 | .812 | 62 | |
| 15 | .248 | .770 | 44 | |
| 8 | .257 | .775 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.68 | 0.84 | 40.1 | |
| 1-2 | 2.40 | 1.07 | 30.0 | |
| 2-1 | 3.09 | 1.05 | 43.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .714 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Orioles News
Samuel Basallo delivered a jolt of excitement last night with an eighth-inning home run that secured a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, spotlighting his growing prowess at the plate. With a run differential of +6 over the last week, the Orioles are finding ways to win, even as they grapple with nine players on the injured list. This recent stretch of play, highlighted by Basallo's clutch hitting, injects a flicker of hope into a season that feels like a rollercoaster ride. As the Birds prepare to face the Kansas City Royals, it’s clear that despite the challenges, there’s a glimmer of potential for this team, especially if Basallo and others can keep delivering in key moments. The energy from last night's win needs to carry over, as this squad tries to claw their way back into playoff contention.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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