The Orioles began this week ranked 24th in runs scored with 154. They held the 18th best average at .231 and their 39 home runs tied for 22nd. Baltimore’s Pythagorean win record sat at 17-23— a match with their true record after avoiding a sweep against New York.
With 154 runs scored and 177 runs allowed, the team is exactly what the math says they should be. Unfortunately for Baltimore, that does not inspire much optimism for the remainder of the season. So, outside of luck, how can Baltimore improve their performance?
A few weeks ago I wrote that the Orioles offense should improve as the season goes on.