Good Morning, Birdland!
There is no shame in getting beat. This is Major League Baseball. Every player in the league is supremely talented and likely putting their best foot forward on a daily basis. Loses are part of the game, including shutouts.
The problem is that last night’s 1-0 loss to the Tigers is not some blip on the radar for the Orioles. No, it has become the overarching story for the last three months. The team’s offense, once a league-wide juggernaut, has evaporated, and they appear incapable of winning a baseball game.
In general, five runs is considered a “magic number” in baseball.