With a five-run lead and one of the best pitchers in the American League on the mound, one would assume the leading team stands a good shot at finishing the job. Most teams? Sure. But not this team. Not tonight.
The Orioles wasted a five-run advantage and a quality start by John Means to fall 9-7against the Rays. The result guaranteed another series loss for Baltimore, and brought the team’s record to a pitiful 6-17 record at Camden Yards.
Means entered tonight’s game carrying a scoreless-inning streak that dated back to his no-hitter. The lefty picked up where he left off by throwing strikes and getting ahead early in the count.