Good Morning, Birdland,
No one can be shocked by what the Orioles did these last two days. It was a continuation of what the team had been doing for the three months prior.
The pitching staff was pleasantly productive. Corbin Burnes looked like the Cy Young candidate they traded for, and Zach Eflin battled to give solid innings. The bullpen—although cobbled together and lacking a true lockdown option—was able to get outs and keep things close.
The problem was the offense. Gone was the early-season power and situational hitting. Instead, almost all nine hitters appeared aloof, toothless, and ineffective.