The subject already came up in the series. The Orioles must tighten their defense and keep pitch counts from escalating. Be more supportive in the field. Be more like they were in the past.A blue sky,

What happened? Cade Povich allowed four runs on 12 hits in six innings as the Orioles lost to the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium. The Orioles (4-6) lost two of three to the Royals (4-5).

Through the first two innings Friday, the Orioles scored twice as many runs versus the Royals than they did in two games against them in last season’s American League wild-card series. The only problem was the result was the same: a loss.