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Tarik Skubal Dominates in 4-1 Win to Clinch Series Over Orioles

Baltimore’s offense could not solve southpaw pitching again, leaving them to confront a lefty-heavy Angels rotation at Camden Yards.

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Overview

  • Detroit secured the series with a 4-1 victory on June 12 at Camden Yards, bouncing back after Wednesday’s Orioles win.
  • Skubal delivered seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and six strikeouts while lowering his ERA to 1.99.
  • Baltimore entered Thursday’s game with MLB’s worst offense against left-handed starters, posting a .205 batting average, a .562 OPS and a 3-14 record in such matchups.
  • Interim manager Tony Mansolino’s opener strategy using Keegan Akin faltered after Dean Kremer yielded all four runs to Detroit’s bottom of the lineup in the fourth inning.
  • The Orioles sit at 27-40 and must show dramatic improvement versus left-handed pitching as they prepare to face Angels southpaws Tyler Anderson and Yusei Kikuchi if they hope to reach 84 wins.