Good morning Birdland,

The west coast games are always a conundrum. Because I’m a sicko, I still enjoy watching these Orioles play baseball, and I’ve only got them for a few more weeks, so I had better soak it up. On the other hand, these guys stink, and sleep is a precious commodity at this point in my life. Do I exchange three hours of that sleep for a baseball game that might be lame?

I’m pleased to report that I made a wise decision last night. I had a blissful slumber while the Orioles bumbled around San Francisco and got pounded 15-8 by the Giants.

At least the offense was good? They knocked around Robbie Ray, a really good left-handed pitcher. Coby Mayo hit a home run. Jackson Holliday had a pair of hits. Ryan Mountcastle drove in four runs as part of a 3-for-5 day. And they went

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