BALTIMORE — The signs were littered throughout the series — from the walk-off wins to the dominant pitching display in the finale. Another checklist item was marked off Wednesday night, however, when the Orioles closed out a 2-1 win against the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards.
It was Baltimore’s first sweep since toppling the Washington Nationals in three straight games in late July last season. And with the victory, the Orioles secured win 39 of their season 42 games earlier than in 2021, when win No. 39 came on the 125th game of the campaign.
“We’ve had plenty of losses the last couple years, but this year seems a little different,” first baseman Ryan Mountcastle said before the game. “The vibes in the clubhouse are a little more up, and we’re a lot more competitive, and that’s always fun.”
