The Orioles took the series opener 11-4 to extend its twinning streak to three games. Baltimore has scored 34 runs in the past three games, while Toronto has dropped two straight giving up 21 runs. The Blue Jays were 8-1 before the two-game losing skid.

A year later, they have a comfortable lead atop the AL East.

There’s depth in the lower tiers of the relief market this year, too, with several set-up men and middle relievers rattling off top seasons.

George Springer is doing “all right” Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters after the outfielder was hit in the head with a 96 mph pitch from Kade Stroud.