Orioles drop four-game series to Red Sox amid playoff slide

The Baltimore Orioles fell four games out of the final American League Wild Card position following a winless four-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards. The Orioles suffered back-to-back shutouts on Friday and Saturday before ending the series with a 3-1 loss on Sunday. The team struggled offensively throughout the weekend after dropping a close contest last Thursday. Manager Craig Albernaz faced criticism regarding his lineup management, specifically the limited starts for catcher Samuel Basallo against left-handed pitchers. Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has also been placed on the injured list with hamstring discomfort. Baltimore prepares to host the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game series beginning tonight as the team attempts to overcome its current deficit in the standings with 18 games remaining in the season.

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