Chen, ‘pen Throw More Zeros at Braves
One day after watching teammate Jason Hammel 1-hit the Braves, Wei-Yin Chen (W, 7-2) took the mound for the Orioles, and took his turn stifling the Atlanta lineup.
Hammel 1-Hits Braves
There were several things Jason Hammel had never done entering his start in Atlanta Saturday night. In five career starts, he’d never beaten the Braves.
Matusz’s Luck Runs Out As Braves Snap O’s Streak
Through 5 innings Friday in Atlanta, Orioles starter Brian Matusz had given up 5 hits (including 3 for extra bases) and 3 walks, but just 1 run. 5 strikeouts and a perfectly timed double play helped Matusz escape one jam after another. Then came the 6th.
Walk-Off Wins On Back-To-Back Days For Orioles
The Orioles are now 9-2 in extra-innings, winning their franchise-record 9th straight extra-inning game Sunday at Camden Yards against the Phillies, 5-4.
Jones makes O’s Walk Off Winners
In the last of Adam Jones‘ 6 at-bats, he blasted a 2-run homer to give the Orioles a 6-4 walk off win in 12 innings.
Orioles take wild opener in Boston
The defense was every bit as sloppy as it has been all year. The pitching was worse than it has been most of the season, especially the bullpen. But, in Boston last night, the Orioles rediscovered an old friend—the offense—as they beat the Red Sox 8-6 in 10 innings.
Series Preview: Orioles vs. Red Sox (6/5 – 6/7)
The Baltimore Orioles, who has lost seven of their last eight, travel to Fenway Park to take on the up and coming Red Sox. Bobby Valentine’s club has won six of their last nine, including taking three of four from the powerful Tigers.
Jays Play Home Run Derby, Sweep O’s
The Blue Jays completed the sweep of the Orioles in Toronto on Wednesday, hitting four solo home runs off of Jason Hammel to seal the deal.
Late Flurry Not Enough as O’s Succumb To Their Own Pitching, Defense
A second straight awful performance from their starting pitcher, and shoddy defense conspired to doom the Orioles in Toronto Tuesday night.
Orioles Spring Training Notes: 4/4/12
Each night, Orioles Nation will set you up with reading material that includes the latest news, notes and links from writers covering Orioles spring training in Sarasota. The Orioles scrimmaged the Norfolk Tides today. Their final spring training record was 11-13-6. Notes Here is your final 25-man roster for opening day, courtesy of Roch Kubatko: [...]
