Even the Orioles, apparently, cannot win ’em all.
The Birds’ six-game win streak came to an end with a flat performance in the afternoon finale against the Braves, 6-3. New NL ERA leader Reynaldo López blanked the O’s offense for six scoreless innings, while a previously dormant Atlanta offense scored two runs within the first four pitches and piled on from there.
Before some fans even realized the Orioles had started playing, the O’s found themselves in a multi-run hole. The Braves ambushed Cole Irvin, as Michael Harris II singled on his first pitch, Ozzie Albies doubled on his second pitch, and Marcell Ozuna roped a double on the fourth pitch that plated both runners.