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After struggling to find a role in the starting rotation, Jorge Lopez has thrived as the Orioles’ closer this season. “I’m just thankful to have that opportunity and just be out there and give the win to the boys,” Lopez said.
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Ryan Mountcastle has a team-leading 12 home runs on the season and became the fastest player in Orioles history to reach 50 career homers. “I’m just hitting the ball hard,” the first baseman said, “… and they’re finally starting to fall.”
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“I think the fans are going to embrace how he plays, how hard he plays, his personality, what kind of guy he is,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said of Adley Rutschman, “and he’s going to be a good player.”
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The Maryland men’s lacrosse team had a dynamic offense all season, but when push came to shove, the Terps leaned on goalie Logan McNaney to finish off an undefeated championship season. “I knew I had to step it up,” McNaney said.
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Richie Martin, Tyler Nevin and Rougned Odor could represent the next phase of the Orioles’ infield, especially with the recent injury to Ramon Urias and Jorge Mateo’s struggles at the plate.
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Trey Mancini has been one of the Orioles’ best players this season, making a strong case for a second consecutive appearance in MLB’s All-Star festivities and pushing his trade value higher.
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Kyle Bradish and Dean Kremer have experienced some ups and downs as they try to stake their claim as long-term members of the Orioles’ starting rotation, but both have shown potential.
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“It’s not something that I think at this point in time looks particularly worrisome from a long-term standpoint,” Orioles GM Mike Elias said of Grayson Rodriguez’s strained lat muscle, “… but it’s an unfortunate timing development for both him and the Orioles, obviously.”
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The Orioles have struggled to get hits in key situations this season and are currently tied for 26th in the league with 159 runs scored. Todd Karpovich looks at some options at Triple-A Norfolk who could give the offense a boost.
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Orioles GM Mike Elias is confident the Orioles are turning a corner in the rebuild. “We’ve got blue skies ahead of us,” Elias said. “… There is a lot to look forward to. I’m very excited and feel like the most difficult, arduous part of the work that we’ve had to do is kind of behind us.”
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