BALTIMORE — No matter how good the Orioles are, it goes with out saying, there are going to be your fair proportion of ‘L’s’ sprinkled in all year long.
“We have to perceive we’re going to [lose]. We don’t wind up successful each game,” stated outfielder Anthony Santander. “But, we include the mentality to win each single day.”
More usually than not they’ve performed that.
Resilience. That’s the phrase that greatest describes this O’s membership.
“I believe all people is aware of right here what’s the aim. We come each single day with the appropriate mentality, even after two or three losses,” stated Santander.
“There is actually no secret or magic something that helps us bounce again,” added designated hitter/first baseman Ryan O’Hearn. “It’s only a proficient group of fellows that’s good at turning the web page.”
The first-place O’s are 57-34 on the season and 15-11 within the game instantly after a loss. But six of these defeats have come throughout three-game and five-game dropping skids. Baltimore fell to the Cubs on Tuesday 9-2.
“You can’t panic over one loss in July. It’s extra about collection,” stated O’Hearn.
A whole lot of speak this week has revolved across the Orioles all-stars. Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutchsman are starters. Corbin Burnes was added to the American League roster on Sunday. Jordan Westburg was added on Tuesday.
On Wednesday it was introduced one other O’s consultant is heading to the Midsummer Classic.
Tyler Smith is on his means to Arlington, Texas subsequent week as a ballboy. He was voted in by the followers. He’s been scooping up fouls for the O’s since 2019.
“It’s unbelievable. I bought the e-mail about 7:45 a.m. this morning,” he stated on the sector earlier than Wednesday’s game. “I don’t assume I slept a lot final night time. It’s simply been unbelievable. I nonetheless don’t assume it’s set in but.”
Smith, 31, is from York, Pa. and works in elementary training.
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