Let’s not be too tough on O’s | READER COMMENTARY

The Baltimore Sun has recently published several opinion pieces detailing what is wrong with the Baltimore Orioles. These were written by knowledgeable baseball aficionados and some very valid points were made. And the five-game slide was very hard to watch (“October success remains Orioles’ ultimate goal as memories of ALDS sweep return,” June 27).

It was noted that the O’s hit too hard and strike out too much. They also seem to leave too many men on base.

But this fan, who grew up in New York with plenty of quality baseball, didn’t start following the sport until the Orioles had their recent success. The low budget team is humble and really seems to enjoy playing together in Baltimore. And when any at-bat can produce a home run, there is an element of excitement I never associated with the game.

— Eric Greene, Annapolis

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