Two weeks ago, the Orioles and Pirates were two of the hottest teams in baseball with the Buccos at 18-8 and O’s just behind at 17-8. There were many questions around the greater MLB landscape about the legitimacy of these early over-performers. Since then, the Orioles have continued to win, taking three out of four series and going 7-5. The Pirates, on the other hand, have fallen back to earth, losing nine of their last 10 and going 3-9 overall. Pittsburgh still sit atop the NL Central and come to Camden Yards tonight with a point to prove, while the O’s continue to try and chase down the Rays atop the AL East.
Friday night Orioles game thread: vs. Pirates, 7:05pm ET
