When the Orioles returned from their latest winless road trip, the thought of being home surely provided at least some comfort.
They had won five games in their previous homestand, as many as they had won regardless of venue in June. But even Camden Yards could not provide salvation this past week, with a 13-0 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday night completing a sweep and 1-5 homestand.
The blowout extended a losing streak to five that began with Saturday’s ninth-inning blown lead and included a loss Monday in which the Orioles (23-51) were held hitless until the eighth.