The Orioles haven’t exactly torn through their season-opening homestand against two perennial sub-.500 teams. After blowout wins in their first two games of 2024, the Birds have lost two of three, including a pair of 4-1 losses, and they’re at risk of heading out to their first road trip with just a .500 record.
Still, Corbin Burnes will have something to say about that. The Orioles’ shiny new ace looked every bit the part in his club debut on Opening Day, manhandling the Angels with six brilliant innings, only a Mike Trout homer keeping him from perfection. He struck out 11, didn’t walk anyone, and was just generally amazing.