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The Bottom Line: 2010 Orioles through 73 games

2010 Orioles: 21-52 (.288)

Notable win-loss records through 74 games (win percentage in parentheses):

1916 Philadelphia Athletics: 18-55-1 (.250)

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1954 Orioles: 30-44 (.405)

1962 New York Mets: 20-54 (.270)

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1988 Orioles: 20-54 (.270)

2003 Detroit Tigers: 18-56 (.243)

How each team fared in their 74th game:

1916 Athletics: 4-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox

The Athletics dropped the first game of a doubleheader to the White Sox at Shibe Park. In the 1916 season, Philadelphia was 4-18 against Chicago. They were outscored 106-56 during those games.

1954 Orioles: 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers

The Orioles made it a memorable Fourth of July holiday for an announced 11,506 fans at Memorial Stadium with a victory over Detroit. Starting pitcher Lou Kretlow tossed a complete game for the Orioles, giving up one run and five hits.

1962 Mets: 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers

A day after failing to get a hit against Sandy Koufax, the Mets struggled again offensively as Dodgers starting pitcher Don Drysdale struck out 13 batters in a complete-game victory at Dodger Stadium. Right fielder Frank Howard and first baseman Ron Fairly each added two RBIs to power Los Angeles.

1988 Orioles: 10-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox

Center fielder Fred Lynn hit a solo home run with one out in the top of the first inning for the Orioles' only run at Fenway Park. Boston left fielder Mike Greenwell and designated hitter Jim Rice each hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first against Orioles starting pitcher Oswaldo Peraza as the Red Sox cruised to an easy win.

2003 Tigers: 10-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox

Shortstop Nomar Garciaparra was 5-for-5 with three runs scored, and first baseman Kevin Millar added four hits and five RBIs as the Red Sox ran away from Detroit at Fenway Park. Tigers designated hitter Dmitri Young led the team offensively with two hits and a run scored.

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