The Orioles have flirted with a return to .500 but fell short in their last two attempts. If Baltimore plans on accomplishing the task this weekend, it will take a complete performance. Oakland comes to town winners of 11 straight. Here’s hoping for a bit of jet lag.
Game 1: Friday, April 23, 7:05 p.m.
RHP Jorge López (1-2, 8.56 ERA) vs. LHP Cole Irvin (1-2, 4.60 ERA)
The Orioles will send Jorge López to the mound for the first game of the series. López’s 8.56 ERA is a difficult number to hide, but it trumps the 11.