Orioles waste Wells start, fall 2-1 to Twins

Baltimore’s numbers with runners in scoring position have been well documented this season. The club finished 0-2 in the category tonight. The first number is only slightly more concerning than the second.

The Orioles technically failed to take advantage of scoring opportunities against Minnesota but there were hardly any chances in the first place. The O’s wasted five strong innings from Tyler Wells and a mostly clean performance from their bullpen in a 2-1 loss to the Twins.

Bryan Baker replaced Wells in the sixth with the game even at one apiece. Baker allowed a leadoff single to Byron Buxton and a hard hit fielder’s choice to Luis Arraez. Arraez hit a rope down the first base line that…