The Orioles' hot streak ends as the Tigers secure a 6-2 win on June 12, 2025. Despite an RBI from Adley Rutschman, Dean Kremer struggles. Was it just a blip?
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Well, all good things must come to an end. The Orioles' recent hot streak came to a screeching halt on Thursday at Camden Yards, as the Detroit Tigers silenced Baltimore's bats in a decisive 6-2 victory. It was a frustrating night where the O's just couldn't find their rhythm, leaving fans to wonder if this was just a blip or a sign of offensive fatigue.
The Orioles managed just two runs, with Adley Rutschman's 2-for-4, one-RBI performance serving as a rare bright spot.
The trouble started early and never really let up. Starter Dean Kremer just didn't seem to have his best stuff, surrendering four runs over five innings of work. The Tigers capitalized, with a two-run double from Ryan Kreidler and a solo shot by Colt Keith doing most of the damage. While Gunnar Henderson managed a double and scored a run and Adley Rutschman drove in the other, the rest of the lineup was largely stymied. The patented Orioles comeback magic simply wasn't in the cards this time.
Away from the diamond, the front office continues to tinker. The team sent third baseman Emmanuel Rivera outright to Triple-A Norfolk, a move that clears a spot on the 40-man roster. While a minor transaction on its own, it's another reminder of the roster crunch the Orioles are navigating amidst their injury woes. Adding to the day's questions, slugger Ryan O'Hearn was notably absent from the starting lineup. While the team hasn't reported an injury, his absence was felt in a game where the offense needed a spark.
With the Rivera move being the only significant transaction, it was a quiet day for the farm system in terms of promotions. However, don't mistake quiet for inactive. The organization is clearly leaning on its incredible depth in places like Norfolk and Bowie to weather the storm of injuries at the big-league level. While no top prospect got the call today, the constant evaluation means the next man up is always just a phone call away.
One loss, even a frustrating one, doesn't derail a season. The key now is for the Orioles to flush this performance, get some rest, and come back ready to start a new streak. The bats need to wake up, and the starting pitching needs to get back on track. It's a long season, and this team has shown its resilience before. Let's see how they bounce back this weekend.
