We all know the narrative by now. On May 9, the Orioles sat at 22-10 and had the best record in baseball. By the All-Star break, they were four games below .500 at 42-46.
Add it all up, and the first half of the 2017 season was filled with its fair share of both highlights and low moments for the O’s. You’ll see plenty of both in the gallery that follows from our outstanding photographer, Joy R. Absalon. Just try to focus on the walk-off homers instead of the strikeouts.
2017 Baltimore Orioles 25th anniversary commemorative baseball. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
Catcher Welington Castillo receives a pitch. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
Chris Davis reacts after striking out. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
Kevin Gausman delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
Hyun Soo Kim blows a bubble while taking in the action. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
Hyun Soo Kim reacts prior to being awarded first base for catcher’s interference during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
Trey Mancini celebrates his 11th inning walk-off home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
Jonathan Schoop attempts to turn a double play against the Boston Red Sox. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
Seth Smith is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a home run. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
Mark Trumbo stands during the National Anthem. Photo credit: Joy R. Absalon
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