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Blue Jays AL East Recap: Jays Soar out of May

By Samuel Bruce

May 27, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (right) celebrates a win with catcher Russell Martin (55) after defeating the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
May 27, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (right) celebrates a win with catcher Russell Martin (55) after defeating the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 27, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) slides safely under the tag of Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph (36) to score a run during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 27, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) slides safely under the tag of Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph (36) to score a run during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Eastbound and Down in Baltimore
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The Orioles are limping out of April. After an average week last week, the Orioles hit a major rut this week. After getting swept by the Twins and the Astros, Baltimore is in a rough position. They now stand 4.5 games outside of first, placing them third in the division. They run the risk of falling even further, as the Tampa Bay Rays are only a half game behind them. They’ll get the opportunity to get back up against the Yankees and Red Sox this week.

Baltimore struggled in all aspects of their game, but their offense was the real disappointment. The rotation was not as dominant as they have been, but the offense failed to produce at multiple points during the course of the week. Rough starts at the beginning of the week also taxed their bullpen, causing strains for the team later in the week.

Final Takeaway:

With the teams ahead of them surging and the teams below them stabilizing, the Orioles will need to get things going in a hurry or risk falling behind.

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