Before last night’s game, the Orioles averaged 3.86 runs per game. That’s good for 25th best in baseball. On second thought, “good” may not be the best word choice.
Despite the low run total, Baltimore has managed to hang around a .500 record. The club’s starting pitching has not lit the world on fire— although John Means could be confused with a pyromaniac in this scenario. The O’s bullpen has impressed, and the team’s 4.17 runs allowed rates in the middle of the pack (14th).
Breaking down run percentages just 30 games into a full season may be a bit premature, but it’s worth speculating on whether the team can trend in the right direction.