The Orioles flew to California after yesterday’s game against the Mariners, invigorated by the sweet smell of success on an undefeated road trip and after winning nine of their last 11 games, finally able to enjoy playing baseball again.

During the Baltimore Orioles’ recent hot streak, their offense hasn’t been much better than it was before. Instead, it’s been timely hitting in clutch situations that’s helped carry the team. Baltimore’s bats couldn’t do the same Friday night in a 5-4 loss to the Athletics,

As the Kansas City Royals search longingly for offensive help, the Baltimore Orioles look like a possible savior. The Orioles got off to a horrendous start to the season, though their recent winning surge has complicated things a bit.

The starts keep coming to Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad, with injuries presenting more opportunities than otherwise would be available to a struggling hitter.Kjerstad appeared in his 51st game last night,