“Can someone tell Paul O’Neill what a drag bunt is? Juan Soto pushed a bunt for a base hit. Not a drag bunt, Paul! A drag bunt is when a lefty hitter drags the ball toward first base and sprints to beat the throw. Geez, know the baseball terms!” — Rick Santry, Allendale N.J.

Not to further confuse the situation, Rick, but a “drag bunt” can also be when a person in drag bakes a Bundt cake.

The Orioles were swept in Houston by the Ratstros.

They host the Guardians next.

O’s rook Cade Povich is 0-1 but has allowed 1 run in his last 10 ²/₃.

Tanner Bibee has given up seven runs in his last 11 innings on the road.

$50 on the Orioles.

And it is time to use our bad luck as a weapon. Rooting for the Oilers to come back from the 0-3 hole and win the Stanley Cup.

So … $50 on the Panthers.

Yandy Diaz hit a leadoff homer off the Pirates’ Paul Skenes.

The rookie phenom didn’t give up another run, but Aaron Civale was equal to the task, allowing a run as well.

Pittsburgh’s pen leaked, and the Rays won, 3-1. Winner.

Down -767 jorgecantus.