Games between two losing teams this late into the season can get a little wonky. Tonight’s contest featured multiple home-run robberies and the appearance of a guy named Joey Krehbiel. The Orioles lost their closer to injury in the ninth and eventually surrendered five runs.
The Orioles lost the game 8-5, but tonight will not be remembered as another blown lead. Friday’s game will go down as the first time a Baltimore Oriole notched a 30/30 season.
Cedric Mullins stepped to the plate with two on and the Orioles trailing by one. The All-Star center fielder fouled off the first pitch before taking one to even the count.