The Washington Nationals hosted the Minnesota Twins this week, hoping to erase the unpleasant memory of getting swept in Philadelphia last weekend. The Nats battered the Twins, 12-3, on Monday to begin a six-game homestand. Unfortunately, the Twins returned the favor the next night, then eked out a 3-2 win Wednesday afternoon to take the series. The Nats had the tying run on … [Read more...] about Twins edge Nats to start homestand
Orioles acquire Blake Hunt from Mariners in exchange for Mike Baumann
The Baltimore Orioles made their first trade of the season yesterday evening. The Orioles and Mariners engaged in a trade to send RHP Mike Baumann and C Michael Perez to Seattle. The Mariners sent C Blake Hunt to the Orioles, who was optioned to AAA Norfolk after the trade. Hunt hit .293/.372/.533 with four doubles, a triple, four home runs and 20 RBIs in 23 games with AAA … [Read more...] about Orioles acquire Blake Hunt from Mariners in exchange for Mike Baumann
Norfolk Tides Call Up Pitcher Trey McGough
Bowie Baysox pitcher Trey McGough was called up by the AAA Norfolk Tides Wednesday afternoon. The 26-year old has been a solid arm for the Baysox this season, striking out 24 with a 1.83 ERA over 19.2 innings pitched at the Double-A level. His WHIP with the Baysox is 0.81, and the opposing teams are hitting 0.183 against him. The left-handed pitcher played for Mount St. … [Read more...] about Norfolk Tides Call Up Pitcher Trey McGough
Heston Kjerstad Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam to Give Tides the Win
The Baltimore Orioles recently sent one of their top prospects, outfielder Heston Kjerstad, back down to the minors to get him more playing time and experience, and the 25-year old has shined. The Norfolk Tides played the Lehigh Valley IronPigs Sunday afternoon, going through 10 scoreless innings. The first 10 innings were a pitcher’s duel. The Tides starting pitcher, … [Read more...] about Heston Kjerstad Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam to Give Tides the Win
AA Bowie Takes Four of Six Games Against AA Binghamton
The Bowie Baysox clinched their first road series win of the season against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The series saw the AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles go on a four-game winning streak, only losing the first and the last of the six-game series against the Mets AA affiliate. This was their highest winning streak of the 2024 season so far. Bowie’s offense was … [Read more...] about AA Bowie Takes Four of Six Games Against AA Binghamton