Dean Kremer’s first pitch of tonight’s game sailed 397 feet to right field for a leadoff home run. Gunnar Henderson began the bottom of the first inning by flying out and slamming his bat to the ground in anger.

The Orioles continued their malaise as they crept toward clinching a playoff spot, losing four of six to the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants. Here are five things we learned from their week: The Orioles keep finding new versions of rock bottom They had no chance.

Baltimore designated the struggling veteran reliever for assignment, and it’s becoming increasingly clear the team needed to do more to fortify its roster.

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Manager Brandon Hyde isn’t ready or willing to contribute to the publication of his team’s obit. Not with more games to play, possession of the first wild card and champagne to chill. He’ll keep trying to clear the air of any negativity.

Anthony Santander hit a game-ending, two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to propel the Baltimore Orioles past the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Thursday afternoon.

Anthony Santander hit a game-ending two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, his 42nd longball of the season, and the Baltimore Orioles moved closer to a postseason berth with a 5-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.