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Will the Orioles Continue Their Winning Flight Against Athletics at Oriole Park?

As the Baltimore Orioles prepare to host the Oakland Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Orioles have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, but they've managed to clinch wins that could be crucial as they build towards a more consistent performance.


Aug 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk (64) gets a new baseball during the fourth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Los Angeles Angels, the Orioles displayed resilience with a 4-3 victory. Despite an overall batting average of .235 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of 29 percent, they capitalized on scoring opportunities with timely hits. The bullpen's performance was particularly noteworthy, boasting an earned run average (ERA) of 0.00 over 3.2 innings pitched and striking out batters at a rate of over 12 per nine innings.


However, consistency remains elusive for Baltimore as evidenced by their previous games against Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels again where they won one game with five runs from eleven hits but lost another scoring only four runs from six hits despite hitting two home runs.


Aug 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg (11) hits a sacrifice fly against the Oakland Athletics during the 10th inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming match offers another chance for the Orioles' hitters to improve upon their run-scoring efficiency and for pitchers to continue suppressing opponents' bats. Oriole Park has been kind to them so far; playing in familiar territory could provide that extra edge needed for victory.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for April 26th at 23:05 UTC on MASN network. With both teams looking to assert themselves early in the season, this game promises all the excitement baseball has to offer right in Charm City's own backyard.


Aug 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Nick Allen (2) throws home too late to get Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (not pictured) out at home on a fielder   s choice ground ball during the 10th inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
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