Saturday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Indians, 4:05

Whatever happens today, the Orioles cannot be mathematically eliminated from postseason contention. Their time is coming, though, with a tragic number (combined O’s losses and Athletics wins) down to just four. Today will not be the day, but tomorrow might be.

Looking to do his part to stave off the grim fate of being officially out of the race in mid-August will be Alex Cobb in this afternoon’s contest against the Indians. Cobb had a rather brutal beginning to the season but has been pitching better since about a month ago, with a 2.17 ERA over his last six starts. Never mind that the Orioles lost five of those six games. It’s not Cobb’s fault the offense stinks.

And speaking of that…