Five things we learned from the Orioles’ week, including patience with Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman’s home run tear

The Orioles took two of three from the Arizona Diamondbacks and split a rain-shortened series with the Toronto Blue Jays in a week full of comebacks, extra innings and walk-off hits.

Here are five things we learned from their 3-2 start to their homestand.

When the offense sputters, the Orioles have the pitching staff to carry them

The Orioles’ offense looked unstoppable in April. They led the American League with a .762 OPS and homered more than anybody, carrying a lineup...