Orioles news: A winning streak, a broken hand, and the draft

Key Points:

• The Baltimore Orioles ended the first half of the season on a high note by sweeping the Kansas City Royals and achieving a four-game winning streak before the All-Star break.
• Key players included Gunnar Henderson with three hits, Samuel Basallo and Leody Taveras hitting home runs, and Blaze Alexander reaching base three times despite suffering a broken left hand from a hit-by-pitch incident.
• Alexander, having a career-best season, is expected to miss time due to the injury but will not require surgery, presenting a small silver lining for the team.
• During the Orioles' successful weekend, the MLB draft took place, with Baltimore selecting high school outfielder Eric Booth as their first pick; other notable picks include Ty Head and Dominic Voegele.
• Historical highlights for the Orioles on this day include a 1962 win over Cleveland, a combined no-hitter in 1991, and a 10-game winning streak in 2022, while recent events include last year’s heavy loss to the Marlins.