Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles look to take Game 2 and the series with Houston after their dramatic, come-from-behind win in Game 1. After Sunday’s extra-inning dramatics and Monday’s 9th inning fireworks, it’s hard to imagine what the Orioles might have in store for us tonight. Maybe it’ll be a nice, calm win that was never in doubt and didn’t require … [Read more...] about Tuesday night Orioles game thread: at Astros, 8:10pm ET
Archives for September 2023
Quartet of Orioles home runs propels Baltimore to 9-5 win in Houston
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports The O’s out homered the powerful Astros Tuesday night, slugging their way to a win and one step closer to an AL East title. Coming into this series in Houston, there was a sizable amount of the baseball-watching public who saw the Astros as the best team in the AL. On Tuesday the Orioles continued to prove those people wrong with a 9-5 win … [Read more...] about Quartet of Orioles home runs propels Baltimore to 9-5 win in Houston
Wednesday Bird Droppings: These O’s are rolling once again
Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images A series win in Houston, Frazier likes his clutch reputation, and Flaherty is in the bullpen Good morning, Birdland! Just a few days ago, there was a feeling of panic among the Orioles faithful. The team had lost four in a row, the offense had hit something of a wall, and the AL East lead was gone. But that now feels like nothing more … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: These O’s are rolling once again
Orioles minor league recap 9/20: Norby hits game-winning grand slam in Norfolk win
Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports Connor Norby and Jackson Holliday were the stars of the show for the Tides as they came from behind to earn their 88th win of the season. Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 6, Buffalo Bisons (Blue Jays) 3 Connor Norby hit a go-ahead grand slam and the Tides double-play combination propelled Norfolk to a comeback victory over the Bisons. After a … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 9/20: Norby hits game-winning grand slam in Norfolk win
Jack Flaherty should view his bump to the bullpen as an opportunity
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Briefly considered a significant trade acquisition, Jack Flaherty now finds himself out of the Orioles rotation. The former Cardinal should view his move to the bullpen as one last chance to help the team win. When the Orioles acquired Jack Flaherty, they believed they were gaining a veteran starting pitcher with top-of-the-rotation … [Read more...] about Jack Flaherty should view his bump to the bullpen as an opportunity