This past weekend’s series in Cleveland felt like it would be a referendum on this entire Orioles season. After a flurry of deadline moves, the new look O’s showed up in Progressive Field and immediately fell flat. New starter Trevor Rogers struggled mightily in his Orioles debut in Game 1, new reliever Gregory Soto didn’t look any better in Game 2 and the Guardians cruised to two wins by a combined score of 18-7.
However, instead of shrinking under pressure and disappointment, this reformed roster rose to the occasion and turned the tables in Games 3 and 4.