Orioles' Spring Training Performances Promising Sign For Regular Season
The Baltimore Orioles have impressed throughout Spring Training, perhaps a telling sign that they'll be ready to go on Opening Day.
After winning the American League East and 101 games last season, the Orioles are facing new expectations this year.
While Spring Training doesn't mean much at the end of the day, it's a promising sign that they're playing the way they have throughout this period.
This team is all about business and that's been on full display this spring.
Baltimore's offense has been impressive, scoring 12 runs in a win on Tuesday, 11 runs in a win on Sunday, and 10 runs in a win on Saturday.
They aren't facing aces or every big league reliever opposing teams have to offer, but this is still professional baseball.
Going out and doing their job is all the players can do, and they've done exactly that.
Gunnar Henderson spoke about the offense, having the following to say, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com:
"It's awesome seeing guys just go out there and hit. It seems like we're hitting a lot throughout the spring, so looking forward to carrying that into the season."
The Orioles shortstop has swung it well during Spring Training, slashing .600/.625/.800 with three doubles in five games and 15 at-bats.
Many others have impressed, including Colton Cowser, who's hit four home runs in 23 at-bats. The star prospect is slashing .478/.586/1.000, doing everything he can to earn a spot on their big league roster.
Adley Rutschman, Jackson Holliday, and others have also shown well during Spring Training.
Heading into the season, look for Baltimore to continue swinging the bats at a high level, possibly helping them grab an early lead in the AL East.
