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The All-Star case for Austin Hays This story was excerpted from Jake Rill’s Orioles Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

JUNE 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Doubles twice in win Hays went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Rays.

Impact That's now five straight multi-hit games for Hays -- he's gone 22-for-52 with a 1.129 OPS over his last 13 contests. The 27-year-old Hays is having a breakout campaign as a fixture in Baltimore's lineup. He's slashing .327/.366/.527 with eight homers, 31 RBI and 40 runs scored across 265 plate appearances.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in win Hays went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.

Impact Hays was elevated to the leadoff spot with Gunnar Henderson (illness) scratched from the lineup. This was Hays' fifth multi-hit effort in his last six games, a span in which he's gone 12-for-25 (.480) with a home run and three doubles. The outfielder continues to play a starring role for the Orioles, slashing .320/.360/.515 with eight home runs, 31 RBI, 38 runs scored, 19 doubles, two triples and two stolen bases through 65 games this season.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Thursday's win Hays went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Hays provided the last run of the game with his eighth-inning blast. He's homered twice and driven in four runs over his last six games, and he's now batting .286 (14-for-49) in June. The outfielder is up to eight homers, 29 RBI, 36 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .306/.344/.507 slash line over 62 contests overall. He remains a fixture in the corner outfield for the Orioles, as Aaron Hicks has taken over center field with Cedric Mullins (groin) sidelined.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Friday Hays went 2-for-4 with one double, one homer, one RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Royals.

Impact Hays' 357-foot shot came on the first pitch of the game, while he added a double in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old is having a career year at the dish, hitting safely in six of his last seven games, and over his last 30 games has hit a pristine .318 with three home runs and 15 RBI. His .306 batting average is good for fourth-best in the American League,

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Here's why Hays and Wells have entered the All-Star discussion BALTIMORE -- The Orioles could have close to a handful of players becoming first-time All-Stars this season. Star catcher Adley Rutschman an...

JUNE 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Hays' leadoff HR, Wells' sharp pitching carry Orioles past Royals 3-2

Austin Hays homered on the first pitch thrown by Kansas City starter Daniel Lynch, Tyler Wells took a three-hitter into the seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the strugg...

JUNE 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes bag Sunday Hays went 1-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Giants.

Impact Hays has faltered a bit of late, going 2-for-19 (.105) over his last five games. The outfielder was able to pick up his second stolen base of the campaign Sunday. He's never swiped more than four bags in a season, so it's unlikely he becomes a sudden speed threat. Hays has been one of the Orioles' top hitters this season, slashing .301/.341/.487 with six home runs, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored, 14 doubles and two triples over 53 contests. It's expected Hays and Aaron Hicks will combine to cover the absence of Cedric Mullins (groin) in center field, though it's been mostly Hicks there, as Hays has played in left in three of his last four games.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Friday Hays (illness) is back in the lineup Friday at San Francisco.

Impact Hays will start in left field and bat cleanup against the Giants and right-hander Logan Webb after sitting out of Wednesday's series finale versus the Guardians due to an illness. The 27-year-old is slashing .311/.354/.506 with six homers and 23 RBI in 50 games this season for Baltimore.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out with illness Hays is absent from Wednesday's lineup due to illness, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hays might be available off the bench, so it sounds like he should be fine to play Friday following Thursday's off day. Ryan McKenna is in left field and Aaron Hicks is in center Wednesday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Hays is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Guardians, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Hays will get a day off after he went 0-for-6 with an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts over the first two contests of the series. Ryan McKenna will draw the start in left field and bat ninth in the series finale with Cleveland.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, triple in win Hays went 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI in Sunday's victory over the Rangers.

Impact Hays extended his hit streak to five games, going 9-for-19 with five extra-base hits in that span. He had a pair of RBI singles Sunday, making the difference in the Orioles' 3-2 victory, bracketing his second triple of the season. The 27-year-old Hays is having a career year at the plate, slashing .322/.364/.523 with six homers, 27 runs scored and 22 RBI through 187 plate appearances.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles avoid sweep by beating Rangers, 3-2, behind Kyle Bradish's strong start and Austin Hays' two RBIs The Orioles’ second-year right-hander continued his dominance against teams from the Lone Star State in Sunday’ s 3-2 victory against the Te...

MAY 28, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Orioles avoid sweep by beating Rangers, 3-2, behind Kyle Bradish's strong start and Austin Hays' two RBIs The Orioles’ second-year right-hander continued his dominance against teams from the Lone Star State in Sunday’ s 3-2 victory against the Te...

MAY 28, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Hays' tiebreaking single helps Orioles avoid sweep with 3-2 win over Rangers

Austin Hays singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to cap a three-hit performance, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 to avert a three-game sweep

MAY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs sixth homer Hays went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The 27-year-old spoiled Andrew Heaney's shutout bid in the seventh inning as he launched his sixth homer of the year. Hays has put together a strong May, slashing .312/.346/.468 through 21 games with two home runs, nine RBI and 10 runs.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rattles off three hits Hays went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-3 extra-innings win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Hays sparked a five-run rally in the 11th inning with an RBI single, and he scored on Terrin Vavra's single to pad the lead. This was Hays' second three-hit effort in his last four games. The outfielder is up to a .311/.356/.497 slash line with five home runs, 16 RBI, 24 runs scored, one stolen base and 11 doubles through 42 contests.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mullins gets 5 hits, Hays delivers in 11th as Orioles win 8-3 to finish 3-game sweep of Blue Jays

Cedric Mullins got five hits, Austin Hays drove in the decisive run in the 11th inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 to complete a three-game sweep

MAY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Saturday Hays is not in the starting lineup Saturday against Toronto.

Impact Hays will get a breather after he saw his three-game hit streak come to an end with an 0-for-4 performance in Friday's win. Terrin Vavra will draw the start in left field and bat eighth versus the Blue Jays.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks three hits from leadoff spot Hays went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Angels.

Impact Hays is hitting .313 (15-for-48) in May, which is right in line with his .312 batting average for the season. He got another look at leadoff versus southpaw Tyler Anderson, as Cedric Mullins received a day off Thursday. Hays has added an .859 OPS, five home runs, 14 RBI, 24 runs scored, one stolen base, 10 doubles and a triple through 39 contests this season. He remains a near-everyday player in left field.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats fifth homer Hays went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Angels.

Impact His fifth-inning shot off Griffin Canning closed out the scoring for the night. Hays snapped an 18-game power drought in the process, but he's still putting together a career-best campaign, slashing .299/.345/.489 through 38 contests with five homers, 14 RBI and 21 runs.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Sunday Hays (finger) will start in left field and bat fifth in Sunday's game at Atlanta.

Impact Hays didn't start any of the Orioles' past four games while battling a bruised middle finger, but his ability to appear as a pinch runner in Friday's 9-4 win was a firm indication that he wasn't expected to require a trip to the injured list. He'll now take back his usual spot in left field, resulting in Kyle Stowers shifting over to right field while Anthony Santander serves as Baltimore's designated hitter.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Hays (finger) remains absent from the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact A bruised middle finger has kept Hays on the bench for four straight games, though he's avoided the injured list and was able to appear as a pinch runner in Friday's series opener. Kyle Stowers will be the left fielder in his absence.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Hays (finger) remains out of the Orioles' lineup Friday in Atlanta, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hays hasn't played since Tuesday because of a bruised right middle finger. Ryan McKenna will be in left field Friday in his place.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out with bruised finger Hays is not in the Orioles' lineup again Thursday in Kansas City due to a bruised right middle finger, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hays injured the finger early last week and it's apparently still not quite 100 percent. The outfielder did say he would be available off the bench, so it sounds like he should be back in the lineup soon. Kyle Stowers is in left field again Thursday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE