Baltimore Orioles struggle with starting pitching against Cardinals

The Baltimore Orioles faced the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, looking to complete a three-game sweep. However, starting pitcher Trevor Rogers allowed six earned runs in five innings, including two home runs, leading to an early deficit. This marked Rogers' fifth consecutive start yielding a home run, raising concerns about the team's starting pitching consistency as they aim for playoff contention. Rogers acknowledged the challenge of limiting home runs and expressed a desire to keep the ball on the ground more often. The Orioles currently own one of the lowest starter ERAs in the American League, presenting a significant hurdle in their late-season playoff push.

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