Aug 2, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (3) celebrates with center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) and right fielder Austin Hays (21) after their game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
The Baltimore Orioles have been scorching hot both at the plate and on the mound in the weeks since the MLB All-Star break
Entering the second half of the MLB regular season on a four-game losing streak, the Baltimore Orioles suffered a 9-2 loss in Kansas City on the Friday following All-Star festivities, moving their record to 28-62 on the year.