Baltimore Orioles slide toward elimination after back-to-back shutouts

The Baltimore Orioles remain winless in September following a 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Friday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. This defeat marks five consecutive losses for the team, which has failed to score in the last two games. Despite a waiver claim acquisition of Luis Robert Jr. intended to bolster the lineup, the offense has struggled to a.207 batting average through the first five games of the month. Starting pitcher Chris Bassitt took the loss after allowing three earned runs in 5.2 innings of work. The Orioles sit on the verge of playoff elimination and will attempt to avoid a four-game sweep in their next outing. Payton Tolle and Kyle Bradish are scheduled to start for their respective teams in the series finale.

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