Baltimore Orioles, on a 6-game win streak, face Oakland Athletics on June 6, 2025. Rutschman & Henderson lead O's offense. Can they extend the streak?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Birdland, are you feeling it? Your Baltimore Orioles are absolutely scorching, carrying a season-best six-game winning streak into tonight's series opener against the Oakland Athletics! After a dominant three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners, the O's are looking to keep the good times rolling on the West Coast.
Six straight wins, and in each of those victories, the Orioles have allowed three runs or fewer. Talk about lockdown pitching!
The Orioles are not just winning; they're dominating. This six-game tear, capped by yesterday's sweep of the Mariners, has been a sight to behold. Over their last 10 games, the team boasts an impressive 8-2 record, underpinned by a stellar 2.60 ERA and a strikeout rate of 10.3 K/9. While the pitching has been lights out, the offense hasn't been slacking either, averaging 3.9 runs per game and launching 10 home runs during this hot stretch. This is the kind of all-around performance that builds serious momentum.
It's fantastic to see Adley Rutschman finding his groove again! After a tough 5-for-56 stretch, our star catcher exploded during the Seattle series, going 6-for-12 with two crucial home runs and three RBIs. He's now riding a three-game hitting streak and is batting .400 with those two homers in his last five games. And let's not forget Gunnar Henderson, whose go-ahead homer against the Mariners was pure clutch. Gunnar is hitting .257 on the season with 11 doubles, two triples, and eight homers, consistently providing a spark. Ryan O'Hearn continues to lead the team with a .326 batting average, while rookie Jackson Holliday is also contributing significantly, batting .260 with eight doubles, two triples, and seven home runs.
Tonight, Dean Kremer (5-5, 4.70 ERA) gets the ball for the Orioles as they open their series against the Athletics in West Sacramento. Kremer will be looking to build on the incredible pitching performances that have defined this winning streak. With the staff allowing three runs or fewer in each of the last six wins, the bar is set high, but Kremer has the stuff to keep it going. A strong start from him could be key to extending this streak to seven.
While the Orioles have been underdogs for a good portion of the season, their recent play is changing perceptions. Interestingly, the team has won 13 out of 33 games (39.4%) when favored this season, with an 11-14 record (44% win rate) in those specific situations. As they continue to win, they'll likely find themselves favored more often. Tonight's game against the A's is another chance to improve that mark and prove they can handle the pressure of being the expected victor.
The stage is set for an exciting series opener against the Athletics. With the bats heating up and the pitching staff dealing, can the Orioles make it seven straight? Tune in tonight to find out if Dean Kremer and the Birds can keep this incredible run alive in West Sacramento!
