When the Orioles started off this season against the Red Sox, things turned out in a disappointing way. The pitching staff wasn’t getting great results and the outfield defense was a shambles, culminating in Ryan McKenna’s dropped pop-up that was immediately followed by a walkoff home run for a loss. They left Boston having lost two out of three, with some diminished excitement from fans (or at least me) about the potential of the team.
Things have gone a little bit better for the Orioles since that series. The six-game winning streak they’re bringing into their rematch with the Red Sox has improved their record to 14-7 on the season, still second best in the AL.