The Orioles dropped the opener to this series on Friday, but this still feels like games that they should be winning. Let’s hope that happens tonight in Sacramento. Charlie Morton is back on the bump for the Birds.

The Orioles flew to California after yesterday’s game against the Mariners, invigorated by the sweet smell of success on an undefeated road trip and after winning nine of their last 11 games, finally able to enjoy playing baseball again.

The Orioles couldn’t find more late-game magic Friday night in a 5-4 loss to the Athletics, ending a season-high six-game winning streak.