In racing to a 12-5 record through their first 17 July games, the Orioles had four one-run losses and one more that they only lost by two. Even when losing, they’ve kept it close. This impressive streak finally came to an end on Sunday afternoon as the O’s got dunked on in their series finale against the Yankees, losing a 6-0 game played in some blistering Baltimore heat.
The loss feels extra disappointing because the Orioles had a chance to both go above .500 and, combined with a Boston loss to Toronto, move out of last place in the AL East.