Tuesday Bird Droppings: The first three-game losing streak

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 08: Jorge Mateo #3 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after striking out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning at Oriole Park at Camden YardsHappy Tuesday, Camden Chatters! I hope you’re able to enjoy today even with the small losing streak the Orioles have embarked upon. They’ve now lost three games in a row, the first time that has happened this season.

Up against the very good starting pitchers of the Braves and Rays, the bats have not been able to get going. Last night against Shane McClanahan, the Orioles had their chances with four hits and four walks. But they were 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position in the game and struck out 13 times. You…