On Wednesday night, the Orioles dropped a winnable game, failing—as they have too often this season—to drive in runs in crucial spots. Jackson Holliday had three hits as the leadoff hitter, including two doubles, and scored not once. It’s a typical scene for a team that has played to a deplorable 7-18 record in May despite having a leadoff hitter who OPS’d .819 in that time.
For Jackson Holliday, that’s the highest OPS of any month, period, in his young career. It bodes good things, but also, for this team, some teachable moments.
A few weeks ago, CC’s John Beers did a piece tracking Holliday’s breakout at the plate.