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The Orioles collectively attempted to move on from the Dexter Fowler fiasco on Friday, one day removed from being blind-sided by news that the veteran outfielder was remaining with the Chicago Cubs instead of joining the Orioles. Now, the club is left with more questions than answers.

The Orioles won a doubleheader sweep over the Cleveland Indians, winning Game 1, 4-0, and claiming the nightcap, 8-0.

The victory, which opened a seven-game homestand, was the Orioles¿ 16th in 21 games and lifted them a season-best five games over.500.

The Orioles have agreed to terms with first-round draft selection D. J. Stewart, according to an industry source.

J.J. Hardy missed three games with a sprained left thumb, but is in the starting lineup Friday.

Even though he threw 18 pitches, Orioles left-hander Zach Britton pitched a perfect ninth inning to pick up his second save of the season in the club's 4-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.

Facing his former club, Ubaldo Jimenez recorded just 12 outs and was unable to retire a batter before being chased from a five-run fifth inning as the Orioles lost 9-0 to the Cleveland Indians in front of an announced 36,873 at Camden Yards.

Left-hander Troy Patton, the Orioles' fifth reliever, gave up two runs and three hits in the 13th, sending the club to its first loss in five extra-inning games this season with an 8-7 loss to the Indians.

The Orioles (73-65) ended their nine-game road trip to Boston, New York and Cleveland just 3-6, losing all three series.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter took a calculated risk by giving left-hander Zach Britton the start in Wednesday's series finale in Cleveland.

Stephen Strasburg surrendered three hits over two innings -- including a single and home run to the first two batters he faced -- in his first action since Sept. 7.