O's try to bounce back while guy in charge of scooping balls bouncing foul is headed to all-star game

No matter how good the Orioles are, it goes without saying, there are going to be your fair share of 'L's' sprinkled in throughout the year.

"We have to understand we are going to [lose]. We dont wind up winning every game," said outfielder Anthony Santander. "But, we come with the mentality to win every single day."

More often than not theyve done that. Resilience. Thats the word that best describes this Os club.

"I think everybody knows here what is the goal. We come every single day with the right mentality, even after two or three losses," said Santander.

"There is really no secret or magic anything that helps us bounce back," added designated hitter/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. "Its just a talented group of guys that is good at turning the page."

The first-place Os are 57-34 on the season and 15-11 in the game immediately after a loss. But six of those defeats have come during three-game and five-game losing skids. Baltimore fell to the Cubs on Tuesday 9-2.

"You cant panic over one loss in July. Its more about series," said O'Hearn.

A lot of talk this week has revolved around the Orioles all-stars. Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutchsman are starters. Corbin Burnes was added to the American League roster on Sunday. Jordan Westburg was added on Tuesday. On Wednesday it was announced another Os representative is heading to the Midsummer Classic.

Tyler Smith is on his way to Arlington, Texas next week as a ballboy. He was voted in by the fans. Hes been scooping up fouls for the Os since 2019.

"Its unbelievable. I got the email about 7:45 a.m. this morning," he said on the field before Wednesday's game. "I dont think I slept much last night. Its just been incredible. I still dont think its set in yet."

Smith, 31, is from York, Pa. and works in elementary education.

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