While the Orioles still own a 13-6 record, strong pitching has masked deficiencies at the plate.
On April 25, the Orioles were limited to two hits against the Tampa Bay Rays, with no hits after a leadoff infield single by first baseman Chris Davis in the fourth inning. It was the first time this season the Orioles were shut out.
Each year, the Orioles vow to address their weakness in on-base percentage, and after the 2-0 loss to the Tampa Bay, they have a .291 OBP. They ended last year with a .317 OBP, ninth in the American League.
Some of their biggest hitters have yet to produce, including designated hitter Mark Trumbo, who signed a three-year extension in January after a season in which he hit a major-league leading 47 home runs.
