Cedric Mullins helped Baltimore to another big offensive night — as the Orioles began perhaps their most important week of the regular season.
Mullins hit a grand slam in the fifth inning, and the Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-5 to start a crucial homestand Monday night. Baltimore remained three games ahead of Tampa Bay atop the AL East, and the Orioles host the Rays for a four-game series after St. Louis leaves.
No matter what happens in the division, Baltimore is almost certain to be in the postseason.
“I think the excitement kind of crept in, probably a full month ago,” Mullins said.