Why has Keegan Akin been so much better for the Orioles this season?

Keegan Akin has dropped his ERA from 6.63 in 2021 to 2.20 so far in 2022. So how has he done it? Host Connor Newcomb breaks down how the Baltimore Orioles have used Akin differently out of the bullpen this season and why a change in his slider has led to much more success.

But first, Connor recaps the Orioles 7-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins and gives you the five things you need to know from the game, concerning Bruce Zimmermann, Trey Mancini, Tyler Nevin, and others.

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