Rutschman Shines, Orioles Struggle | Baltimore Orioles News

Adley Rutschman is back on fire at the plate, hitting .259 with 8 homers and 47 RBIs in 62 games, proving his down year was just a blip. The Orioles made a bold move by batting him leadoff for the first time this season — a strategy to get more at-bats and boost his performance, since he often plays DH to rest his legs. It worked: even without a hit, he reached base twice in their win over the Cubs. While Rutschman’s individual form is strong, the Orioles remain in last place in the AL East. Their refusal to trade him may be tested if the team doesn’t turn things around — every game now is critical. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/054e86358d093070