What happened? For the second time in three games, the Orioles outhit their opponent but failed to produce key hits with runners on base and lost a one-run game. In the first game of a split doubleheader, the Orioles lost to the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, at Comerica Park. The Orioles outhit the Tigers, 11-8, but were just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. They’re hitting … [Read more...] about Orioles fail to hit with runners in scoring position in 4-3 loss to Tigers
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Orioles try an opener but the end result is another loss, 6-2 to the Tigers
What happened: Orioles manager Brandon Hyde tried a different approach with struggling starter Charlie Morton on Saturday night. He had left-hander Keegan Akin open the game before bringing in Morton with two outs in the second. Morton struck out Tigers catcher Tomás Nido on a 97-mph fastball. That was a highlight. Morton continued to struggle with his command, walking five in … [Read more...] about Orioles try an opener but the end result is another loss, 6-2 to the Tigers
Orioles end road trip with another bad loss, 7-0 to Tigers; Hyde: ‘It’s been rough’
What happened? Playing without centerfielder Cedric Mullins, catcher Adley Rutschman and infielder Jordan Westburg, the Orioles managed just five hits and were swept for the first time since last July in a 7-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mullins was out because of illness, Rutschman has a sore right hand after getting hit while blocking a pitch on Saturday … [Read more...] about Orioles end road trip with another bad loss, 7-0 to Tigers; Hyde: ‘It’s been rough’
Calling the Pen: Orioles need someone to take the lead before it’s too late
Starting pitcher Dean Kremer said you can’t lose a season in April after the Tigers swept the Orioles this past weekend in Detroit. Infielder Ramón Urías said the Orioles were still bringing energy in a 7-0 mismatch that completed the sweep and the Orioles’ humiliation. Kremer has math on his side, although the Orioles’ 10-17 record is, at the least, a concern if not a crisis … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Orioles need someone to take the lead before it’s too late
Should Orioles make Akin a starter? | MAILBAG
Question: Seeing the success of a couple of other relievers-turned-starters this year and the dearth of starters available to the Orioles, have they considered stretching Keegan Akin out? He seems to have matured as a pitcher and seeing the state of the rotation, couldn’t do any worse. Seems to be worth a look. From: Mike Webb Answer: Mike sent this in on Saturday morning … [Read more...] about Should Orioles make Akin a starter? | MAILBAG