BOSTON — As the clock ticks down on the Orioles' season, there are fewer opportunities to bounce back from performances such as Wednesday night’s at Fenway Park. Against left-hander Rich Hill, Baltimore could mount little offensively, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage.
Left-handed pitchers have been a kryptonite of sorts for the Orioles of late, and without Cedric Mullins, Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson in the starting lineup, there was a noticeable lack of power. That lack of power was felt in the 3-1 loss, with Baltimore unable to back up a solid pitching effort despite a ninth-inning rally that included Henderson walking and Rutschman striking out, both as pinch hitters.
With seven games remaining, the Orioles’ (80-75) magic number for elimination is down to four. The Seattle Mariners hold the tiebreaker, complicating a push for the final American League wild-card spot.
