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Orioles Take 2-0 Lead in Angels Series with Morton Gem and Late Rally

Baltimore’s offense snapped a season-long slump against left-handed starters following Charlie Morton’s five shutout innings with 10 strikeouts.

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Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night in Baltimore. The Angels lost, 2-0. (AP Photo/Alyssa Howell)

Overview

  • Charlie Morton delivered five shutout innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts on Friday, powering a 2-0 victory despite 136 minutes of rain delays.
  • Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano each hit solo home runs off Jack Kochanowicz and Baltimore’s bullpen followed with four scoreless innings to complete the shutout.
  • Baltimore rallied for a 6-5 win Saturday, overturning a three-run deficit with Cedric Mullins’ two-run homer and Gary Sánchez’s first homer since returning from the injured list.
  • Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson allowed six runs over five-plus innings, blowing a 4-3 lead and continuing his struggles against the Orioles.
  • Tomoyuki Sugano is scheduled to start Sunday’s finale against Yusei Kikuchi as Baltimore pursues its sixth series win of the season.