As the Camden Yards grounds crew tossed fresh dirt onto the mound, Orioles left-hander John Means stood behind it and waited, hoping for the chance to continue his outing despite the falling rain.
He did so, but a day after the Orioles’ offense broke out late, only the rain and the Kansas City Royals poured it on as Baltimore fell, 6-0, in the finale of a four-game series.
The Orioles (45-94) settled for a series split despite receiving what was perhaps Means’ best start since he no-hit the Seattle Mariners on May 5. He went seven strong innings and allowed only five hits.