In Defense of the 2021 Orioles
Wherein I compare them to a $6 billion espionage film franchise.
It should come to no surprise to anyone that this year’s Baltimore Orioles are not good. Expectations were low in spring training. Now, as September approaches, Skipper Brandon Hyde sends out a team that has barely cracked 40 wins. Their recent 19 game losing streak is tied for 12th worst of all time. They are 1–17 on the season against the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays. I was at the most recent Rays series, and a Baltimore fan went on a heckling tirade in the 6th inning directed towards Tampa Bay because the score was 3–2 Tampa. “Come on!” he yelled. “We suck! You should be winning by way more than just one run!” They went on to win by three.
But it could be worse.
I’ve spent this summer doing two things: Watching Orioles baseball and marathoning the Fast and Furious movies. And I’m come to a conclusion: This year’s Orioles squad is like 2 Fast 2 Furious.
I’ll explain.
2 Fast 2 Furious, the second installment in the Fast and Furious franchise, is often unfairly maligned as lesser quality than the other films. Many believe the later sequels to be the true heart of the series, but I see 2 Fast 2 Furious as a symbol of hope — things will get better. They will get to where you want…
