Means didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Rays after allowing four runs on six hits and a walk while fanning six across 6.1 innings.
Means was coming off two straight scoreless outings -- including his no-hitter against the Mariners on May 5 -- and hadn't allowed more than two runs in five straight appearances prior to Wednesday. Means also saw his streak of five straight quality starts come to an end, but this was just a minor step in the wrong direction for the Orioles' ace. The lefty still owns a sterling 1.70 ERA on the season and is expected to make his next start during the series against the Twins on the road next week.