The Aberdeen Ironbirds defeated the Blue Rocks in Wilmington last night behind a strong start from pitcher Blake Money, who pitched 5.1 innings, fanning 7 batters and giving up only 2 runs. The 6’7 right-hander from LSU has now made 3 starts for Aberdeen, going 1-1 and posting a 3.06 ERA over 17 innings. This most recent start is the deepest he has gone in a game at 5.1 … [Read more...] about Ironbirds Win Behind Money Start
Young Guns Improve, Orioles Still in Free-Fall
Two young Orioles starting pitchers posted improved numbers this week despite the Orioles losing 4 of their last 5 games. Cade Povich (1-2, 5.04 ERA) earned his first win of the season against the Washington Nationals, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing only 1 run while fanning 5. Brandon Young also improved from his first major league start despite earning a loss. Povich, … [Read more...] about Young Guns Improve, Orioles Still in Free-Fall
From the Farm: Tides Relief Pitcher Coleman Picks up Win
The Norfolk Tides defeated the Memphis Redbirds 6-4 on Sunday to move to 9-17 overall behind a strong performance from Dylan Coleman. Despite a rough outing from starting pitcher Thaddeus Ward, Coleman pitched 1.2 innings, surrendering 2 walks, no hits and fanning 1 batter. Coleman also earned the win in relief. Coleman (2-0, 1.86 ERA) was signed by the Orioles on February … [Read more...] about From the Farm: Tides Relief Pitcher Coleman Picks up Win
Gibson Experiencing Back Soreness, Return Questioned
Aberdeen Ironbirds pitcher Kyle Gibson experienced some tightness in his back after his start for the Single-A team this past Sunday. Gibson pitched 5 Innings allowing only one earned run, striking out 5 and registering the win. Gibson, who many speculated would be returning to the Orioles’ rotation soon, has posted a 1-1 season in the minors this year with a 3.75 ERA in 12 … [Read more...] about Gibson Experiencing Back Soreness, Return Questioned
Orioles’ Starting Rotation Headed into May: Don’t Panic
The Baltimore Orioles sit at the bottom of the American League East with a 9-14 record and one of their worst starts in recent memory. There are many factors contributing to this, but the most recent skid has exposed a pitching corps lacking the ability to get outs and go deep into games. That said, with all of the Orioles’ injuries and the potential for some very good … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Starting Rotation Headed into May: Don’t Panic