An implosion by Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning meant a wasted Corbin Burnes start, and a 2-1 loss for the Orioles to begin a weekend series against the Athletics.
Before we get to that, perhaps the biggest long-term takeaway from this game was the Orioles’ new on-field look. As usual, they donned their City Connect jerseys for a Friday home game, but this time they altered the outfit just a tad. Instead of the corresponding black pants, they opted for the more traditional white trousers to complete the uniform.
Now to the play on the field.