Orioles Drop 15th Straight: Lose to Brewers, 7-1

Frank Robinson is getting a lot of advice lately, but the manager of the 0-15 Baltimore Orioles would prefer a well-pitched game and some timely hits, all at the same time.

“I’ve gotten all kinds of phone calls and advice, but not many of those people can play positions,” Robinson said.

The Orioles extended their major league record for losses at the start of a season to 15 Thursday with a 7-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Orioles broke the major league record with their 14th straight season-opening loss Wednesday night. No. 15 not only sunk them deeper intp the record books but also was a franchise record for consecutive losses at any point in the season. It became longer than any major league losing streak since the 1982 New York Mets lost 15.

“We just have to keep battling with this thing until we get out of it,” Robinson said. “We need a well-pitched game. We need to put some runs on the board. We didn’t get good pitching here in this series.”

Bill Schroeder’s 2-run homer capped a 6-run third inning for the Brewers off Scott McGregor, who has not won a game since last May.

Baltimore starters Mark Thurmond, Mike Boddicker and McGregor lasted a combined nine innings in the three games of this series and gave up 18 hits and 18 runs to the Brewers, who have won 5 straight after ending a 7-game losing streak.

Milwaukee right-hander Chris Bosio earned his third win in four decisions Thursday with an eight-hitter.