Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 11-13, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles lost a close one to the Kansas City Royals 5-6 at Kauffman Stadium.
Tough week to look at. 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. And a -8 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Orioles Game on April 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Bassitt (0-2, 6.19 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (2-0, 1.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles lost a close one to the Kansas City Royals 5-6 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Adley Rutschman went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Coby Mayo went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
14 | 9 | .609 | W4 | |
|
Rays
|
|
12 | 11 | .522 | 2.0 | L3 |
|
Orioles
|
|
11 | 13 | .458 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
10 | 13 | .435 | 4.0 | W3 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
9 | 14 | .391 | 5.0 | L1 |
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 | .297 | .848 | 17 | |
| 2 | .313 | .921 | 13 | |
| 7 | .198 | .746 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 3.96 | 1.76 | 25.0 | |
| 2-2 | 4.08 | 1.33 | 28.2 | |
| 0-2 | 5.08 | 1.55 | 28.1 |
Orioles News
Adley Rutschman made a triumphant return to the Orioles lineup, hitting a homer in a losing effort against the Royals, but his comeback was overshadowed by another bullpen meltdown that cost Baltimore a winnable game. After leading twice, the Orioles fell 6-5 on a walk-off wild pitch, leaving fans frustrated as inconsistencies continue to plague the team's pitching staff. Meanwhile, Jackson Holliday's injury woes deepen, raising concerns about his path back to the big leagues after suffering discomfort in his hand. On a more positive note, Rico Garcia's dominant performance out of the bullpen highlights why the Mets’ early-season struggles are only worsening. With an 11-12 record and a run differential of -8 over the past week, the Orioles need to turn things around quickly, especially with struggling opponents like the Royals up next.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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