The Baltimore Orioles finally managed to put an end to their lengthy losing streak. The Orioles, previously owners of 19 straight losses, faced the LA Angels on Wednesday and got away with a 10-6 win come-from-behind win.
Things didn’t start well for Baltimore as they found themselves in a 6-2 hole in the fourth inning. However, they got a break thanks to the struggles of Angels’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani performed poorly on the mound, treating Orioles’ hitters with three home runs and four earned runs in five innings. The 27-year-old player had equally bad day at-bats, striking out three times.
This opened the door for Baltimore, who found their way back into the game thanks to an outstanding effort by outfielder Anthony Santander, who scored three runs and had one home run. Right fielder DJ Steward added two runs and a homer.
Entering Wednesday, the Orioles were just three losses away from breaking the unflattering record for the longest losing streak in American League history. The record currently stands at 21 straight losses, set by Orioles themselves in the 1988 MLB season.
“There was tension in our dugout, there was pressure. Everybody was on the top step,” said Orioles manager Brandon Hyde after the game. “Our guys just really wanted this one. We’re tired of hearing, tired of seeing it on TV. Everybody’s tired of it.”
