BALTIMORE — With the way Dean Kremer evaluates his outings, the six innings he worked Monday in his final start of the season would be below his lofty standards. The Orioles right-hander aims for perfection — or as close to it as he can achieve — and he fell short of that.
But with three earned runs against him, Kremer recorded Baltimore’s 41st quality start this year, tying the number the Orioles managed in 2020 and 2021 combined. Once more, Kremer gave Baltimore a chance, something an improved pitching staff has done far more this season.
The offense didn’t back up Kremer, dampened by the chill and rain that were constants in Monday’s 5-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays that was called in the eighth inning after a rain delay. But with six innings and three earned runs against him, there was another reminder of why the Orioles (82-78) are guaranteed a winning season with two games remaining.
