Both April and May featured seven-game winning streaks for the Orioles, but May ended on a sour note as the team lost seven of nine and fell out of first place in the American League East.
What's behind the skid? Well, several aspects of the team have regressed a bit from one month to the next, many concerning the pitching staff and its ability to keep the ball in the ballpark.
This week's edition of five stats that stand out focuses on some of the key points of regression from April to May, and looks ahead to what may happen in those fronts going forward.