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Adrian Beltre has the reputation of being pretty intimidating on the field, mostly because he really doesn't like it when people touch his head  and he reacts accordingly. But we saw Thursday night Beltre likes to laugh, too. Don't believe us? We have video evidence. Beltre was at the plate when Orioles starter Chris Tillman threw a pitch so far outside it hit the ground at the back of the batter's box opposite Beltre and skipped to the backstop. [ Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now ] Tillman's misfire caught Beltre by surprise, as the Rangers third baseman instinctively threw up his arms and he couldn't help himself but let out a few chuckles. How often do you see a major-league pitcher miss his mark by that much? It can't be a good sign when 50 Cent's infamous first pitch  comes to mind. Beltre, who's seen his fair share of pitches over his 19 seasons in the big leagues, needed to call time to gather himself before continuing the at-bat. It appeared even Baltimore catcher Matt Wieters was laughing at Tillman's expense, who gave up 6 runs in 5 1/3 innings and took the loss in a 6-3 Texas win . Things that make Adrian Beltre angry: people touching his head. Things that make Adrian Beltre laugh: ridiculous wild pitches while he's at the plate. Good to know. More MLB coverage from Yahoo Sports: - - - - - - - Israel Fehr is a writer for Big League Stew  on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at israelfehr@yahoo.ca or follow him on Twitter. Follow @israelfehr Continue to Article

April 15, 2016 11:10:am EST

After back-to-back defeats following their 7-0 start, the visiting Orioles can get back on track by avoiding a sixth consecutive loss to the Rangers on Friday night. Baltimore (7-2) averaged 5.7 runs in those first seven contests but has totaled five in the last two. The Orioles led 3-1 and chased Cole Hamels in the top of the sixth inning Thursday before Texas (6-5) scored five times in the bottom of the frame en route to a 6-3 victory. Continue to Article

April 15, 2016 1:48:am EST

Rougned Odor had a tiebreaking two-run double as part of a Texas rally that preserved a career-best nine-game winning streak for ace Cole Hamels. The Rangers second baseman added yet another spectacular defensive play to help keep Texas in front. Odor's double was part of a five-run sixth inning as the Rangers beat Baltimore 6-3 on Thursday night, handing the Orioles their second straight loss after a 7-0 start. Continue to Article

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