Tribe Takes 3 of 4, Matusz Sent Packing
Matusz (L, 5-10) was touched for seven hits, two of which were home runs, three walks , and five runs in just four-plus innings, as the birds dropped the finale of the four-game series with Cleveland, 6-2.
Thome Added, But Poor Pitching Does In O’s vs Tribe
Much of the chatter around the ballpark Saturday centered around Weaver, and the birds’ acquisition of veteran DH Jim Thome. And, why not? It’s not as if the home team gave the fans a lot to cheer about.
O’s Outslug Tribe
Before Friday, the last time the Orioles beat an opponent that scored at least eight runs against them without going into extra innings, Jake Arrieta was their starting (and winning) pitcher, and they beat the Indians.
Tribe’s Homers Do In O’s
The Orioles find themselves in a troubling position after Thursday’s series opener against Cleveland. Both of their reliable starters have pitched poorly on back-to-back nights for the first time all year, and now they’re forced to depend on three others (including one who’s started just one game in the majors this season) to right a rapidly sinking ship in the next three games.
By Bats, Gloves, and Arms, Halos Own O’s
Jason Hammel has been the one guy the Orioles can hand the ball to and know, no matter what happened last night, or for the last two nights, or for the last week, good results are coming tonight. Wednesday night at Camden Yards, the wheels came off of the Orioles most reliable chariot, and the birds were embarrassed by the Angels, 13-1.
Matusz Shelled in O’s Loss to Angels
Orioles fans can only hope Brian Matusz catches this many breaks when he’s actually pitching well. The young left hander gave up a career-high 13 hits in 5-plus innings to the Angels Tuesday night at Camden yards.
Wieters’ Late Blast Gives O’s Beltway Battle Win
For the Orioles Sunday at Camden Yards, it was more of the same: eight runners left on, 0-6 with runners in scoring position, many opportunities squandered, and a starting pitcher who, even after giving up just 1 run, had to pin his hopes on a no-decision.
Bats, Gloves Fail Chen As O’s Fall to Nats
The Orioles continued their woeful week with a 3-1 loss to the Nationals at home Saturday.
Hammel The Stopper As O’s Top Nats
Jason Hammel throws a gem to move the Orioles back on their winning ways
Offense Wakes Up, But Not In Time as Mets Sweep O’s
The consecutive scoreless streak reached 28 innings when the Orioles finally broke through in the eighth, on a 2-run homer off of Wilson Betemit’s bat.
