The first inning of Sunday’s loss had some “Orioles Magic” vibes about it. Grayson Rodriguez had fought his way through a difficult frame in which he faced six batters, loaded the bases, and escaped unscathed. Perhaps he just needed to get the nerves out?
Better yet, the Orioles lineup came out swinging in the bottom of the inning. They scored twice to grab an early lead and put themselves in the driver’s seat. Tying the series at a game each was well within reach. In fact, it was the likely outcome. The O’s win expectancy immediately following Aaron Hick’s two RBI single in the first inning was a whopping 73.