Orioles trying to follow path of 1966 champions

The Orioles scored twice last night in the opening game of another homestand, a paltry output by their standards but also exhibiting two ways they can go about their offensive business.

They collected three singles in the third inning, the last two with two outs, keeping a rally alive and passing the bat to the next guy.

Cedric Mullins launched a changeup onto the flag court in right field in the fourth to break a tie. They also can flex their muscle.

This is a special group, with numbers early on that haven’t been posted here in a long time.

The game began with the Orioles leading the American League with a .260 average, .459 slugging percentage and .780 OPS. The last time they finished a season first in all three categories was also the first time they were crowned champions.

It's a special anniversary in Birdland

It's a special anniversary in Birdland
It happened 55 years ago today at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium. The Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to complete a four-game World Series sweep built on stunning pitching. The Orioles used just three starters and four pitchers total in the entire series to vanquish the National League champions, who were led by ace pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale. But it was the Baltimore quartet of Dave McNally, Moe Drabowsky, Wally Bunker and Jim Palmer that pitched the Orioles to the first of...

Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer and Boog Powell on the 1966 World Series

Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer and Boog Powell on the 1966 World Series
This figures to be a special night at Camden Yards. The Orioles will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1966 World Series four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the first of three World Series wins for the Orioles. There will be a pregame video tribute to that team that will begin at approximately 6 p.m.. Following the video, the Orioles will welcome back National Baseball Hall of Famers and Orioles legends Jim Palmer and Brooks Robinson, as well as Eddie Fisher, Dick Hall, Larry...

Orioles announce plans to celebrate 1966 World Series champs

Orioles announce plans to celebrate 1966 World Series champs
It was a special time in Baltimore Orioles history. The Orioles beat the favored Los Angeles Dodgers in a stunning four-game World Series sweep in 1966 for their first championship. With a remarkable display of pitching, the Orioles allowed just two runs in the entire series and none in the last three games. The Orioles today announced plans for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1966 World Series victory. To commemorate the anniversary, the Orioles will wear 1966 replica throwback...