There are a lot of things different about the Orioles pitching staff this season, but one statistic stands out in particular when comparing this year’s group to last season: home runs.
No one exemplifies the change more than top starter Chris Tillman, who has allowed just one home run in his first seven starts this season after giving up six over as many starts last year.
Through 30 games this year, the Orioles have allowed 19 home runs -- second fewest in the majors, behind only the New York Mets, who boast one of the most electrifying young pitching staffs in the game.