Orioles turn to Dean Kremer vs. M's to stop 2-game skid

Anyone who wonders why the Orioles own the fourth-best record in the majors as they approach the midpoint of the season should consider this: Baltimore's longest losing streak is just three games, and that occurred just once.

The Orioles will attempt to keep it from happening a second time when they play host to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.

"Knock on wood, first of all," said right-hander Dean Kremer, who is schedu