Orioles lose fourth straight game ahead of trade deadline

The Baltimore Orioles lost their fourth consecutive game on July 1, falling to the Chicago White Sox 9-3. With this defeat, the Orioles now trail four teams for the final American League Wild Card spot. The team, despite offseason acquisitions like Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward, is struggling to capitalize on the Blue Jays' underperformance this season. With a 4.49 ERA, the pitching staff has not met expectations, contributing to the team's recent woes. As the trade deadline approaches, the Orioles are at a crossroads, needing to assess their long-term strategy amid playoff aspirations.

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