The Orioles’ early-season tumble to the worst record in the major leagues was predicated by a bunch of patchwork lineups that were necessitated by injuries and inconsistency. Now, just seven games into this nine-game homestand, the Orioles have put together their best stretch of baseball this season. The club has unquestionably benefited from the return of middle-of-the-order bats Jonathan Schoop and Mark Trumbo. The Orioles averaged 3.4 throughout their first 34 games this season. “It’s a challenge for a club when you have a lot of different things show up,” Orioles manager Buck Showalter said.

Source: Washington Post May 13, 2018 22:16 UTC