How dire is it in Birdland right now?
Unless I miscounted, yesterday's result against the contending A's (in front of an announced attendance of 10,480) marks the 18th time the Orioles have allowed 10 or more runs this season.
Also: The Orioles, in their annus horribilis of 1988 when they lost their first 21, ultimately finished 54-107; with their current record, the 2018 Orioles will have to go at least 14-2 the rest of the way to avoid equaling or exceeding that season's record.