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Can Orioles Maintain Momentum Against Brewers at Oriole Park?

As the Baltimore Orioles gear up to face the Milwaukee Brewers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent success. The Orioles have shown a strong performance in their past few games, with a particularly impressive victory where they scored 13 runs on 14 hits. This offensive explosion was highlighted by a six-run inning that showcased the team's potential for big-scoring plays.


Jun 8, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann (27) reacts after hitting a double against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The team's hitting stats have been notable, with an average of .368 and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 1.101 in one of their recent games, indicating that when they get on base, they're making it count with extra-base hits. However, this high has been balanced by lows; another game saw them struggle offensively with only three hits and a single run scored.


Pitching has also been a mixed bag for the Orioles. In one game, they managed to keep their ERA (earned run average) low at 1.5 over six innings from their starter but had less success in another outing where the bullpen allowed three earned runs over three innings.


Jun 8, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) advances to third base after a flyout in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Fielding is another area where Baltimore has room for improvement as errors have crept into some of their performances. Despite these occasional lapses, there are positive signs too – such as completing double plays and maintaining a fielding percentage just shy of .975 in one instance.


The upcoming matchup against the Brewers will be an opportunity for the Orioles to demonstrate consistency across all aspects of play – hitting, pitching, and fielding – which could solidify them as serious contenders early in this season.


Jun 8, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich (22) hits a double against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting game scheduled for April 14th at 17:35 UTC (1:35 PM local time), broadcasted live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards on local networks.

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