It’s unclear how or why it happened, but the Orioles pitching staff is seemingly elite all of the sudden. They led the Birds to a 1-0 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night for their third shutout of a season that is only two weeks old.
The 2021 Orioles did not record their third shutout until July 18, and they only had five the entire season. A seismic shift has taken place on the mounds in Baltimore, and it might be better if we don’t question why it has happened, but rather just enjoy it while it is happening.