Orioles Seek Offensive Consistency Against Guardians After 6-3 Loss

The Baltimore Orioles continue to struggle this season, having lost eight of their last eleven games and falling to four games below .500 for the first time since July 2022. Manager Brandon Hyde and executive vice president Mike Elias both acknowledge the team's offensive inconsistency and poor starts from key pitchers like Dean Kremer and Charlie Morton, though they remain optimistic that these issues are temporary. The Guardians, meanwhile, have found success with strong contact hitting and disciplined at-bats, a style Hyde suggests the Orioles could learn from. Despite the challenges, Elias emphasizes that there is no panic within the organization and stresses the need for ongoing evaluation and improvement. Additionally, outfielder Cedric Mullins, who has been the team's top performer this season, has not received a contract extension offer and is set to become a free agent, raising concerns among fans about the team's long-term strategy for retaining key players.