Blue Jays AL East Recap: Jays Fall to the Bottom

May 22, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Darwin Barney (18) misses a ground ball in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Blue Jays won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Darwin Barney (18) misses a ground ball in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Blue Jays won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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O’s Maintain Pace

Baltimore Orioles: 26-16

Despite an average week, the Orioles maintain pace with the Red Sox for the drivers seat in the AL East. With an offence that seemingly won’t quit, the Orioles have put themselves in a good position early in the season.

They found success despite being outscored 34-21 this week by the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels. They will look for more wins, and more runs, as they enter a three-game series with the Astros on Tuesday.

The Orioles rotation is still looking for consistency despite Chris Tillman‘s dominance this season. However with the powerful bats that back them, and a solid bullpen, to bail them out, the Orioles haven’t really felt any negatives from their rotation woes.

Final Takeaway:

The Orioles will continue to ride their offense to fortune for as long as they can, and at this rate, it’ll get them to October. They’ll hope for their rotation to sharpen up before then.

Next: Sox Keep the Pace

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