vs. Indians 9/3

[LA2]

Bordick just said "that was a strong throw from McClouth."

Hey Mike, get a clue. McClouth does not have a strong arm, hence Brantley tagging up on a ball to left field. The throw was a 2 hopper...

Yeah, Bordick sort of enhanced that throw. Brantley doesn't go if McLouth had a strong arm.

[OsEatAlEast]

Well got to think Jimenez might tighten up with being on the bench so long. If I was Francona I'd take him out. If a batter or two reaches.

[Dark Helmet]

Just think that's our Ace. 27 Hr allowed

Your really busting Tillmans balls?

[Oriolesfan4life]

Yeah, Bordick sort of enhanced that throw. Brantley doesn't go if McLouth had a strong arm.

He's terrible as an analyst. It's especially bad when he's paired with Hunter.

[calmunderfire]

Your really busting Tillmans balls?

I think he's criticizing the Orioles by saying this is our top guy? Really? This whole thing that Tillman is an ace is absurd. No ace I know has a 3.71 ERA.

[Guest]

Your really busting Tillmans balls?

Just pointing out 2/3 of his starts our 6 inning or less 27 HR allowed sorry i want more from a starting pitcher.

[Guest]

Need at least 2 runs this inning.

[MDK02]

Royals hardly ever lose anymore, they have definitely a big threat now.

[Dark Helmet]

I think he's criticizing the Orioles by saying this is our top guy? Really? This whole thing that Tillman is an ace is absurd. No ace I know has a 3.71 ERA.

I'm sure many still consider Verlander and Sabathia aces. Even though they have higher ERAs than Tillman.

[Guest]

I see KC is hot again they might be 1 win behind us tonight.

[calmunderfire]

I'm sure many still consider Verlander and Sabathia aces. Even though they have higher ERAs than Tillman.

They aren't pitching like it this year. You don't establish ace status with a 3.71 and 27 HR's allowed.

[Guest]

I'm sure many still consider Verlander and Sabathia aces. Even though they have higher ERAs than Tillman.

Both those guys can give you more then 6 inning in 85% of there starts.

[MDK02]

Base runners..

[OFFNY]

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CHRIS TILLMAN O (vs. INDIANS, 9/03)

IP:. 5.33

H:o 5

R:O 4

BB: 5 *

SO: 3

Pitches: 102 (62 Strikes, 40 Balls) ** 98 (62 Strikes, 36 Balls)

2013 ERA: 3.71

* 1 of the Walks was Intentional

** Minus the Intentional Walk

*****************

PITCHES BY INNING

13 (91 Strikes, 41 Balls)

18 (12 Strikes, 61 Balls)

15 (10 Strikes, 51 Balls)

25 (12 Strikes, 13 Balls) *** 21 (12 Strikes, 9 Balls)

15 (11 Strikes, 41 Balls)

16 (81 Strikes, 81 Balls) ****

*** Minus the Intentional Walk

**** Tillman recorded 1 out in the 6th inning before departing.

[slakattack]

They aren't pitching like it this year. You don't establish ace status with a 3.71 and 27 HR's allowed.

What exactly does "ace" signify anyway? Do you get to tattoo an ace on your shoulder or something when enough homers proclaim that your an "ace"? What is the O's record when Tillman starts? Look it up and figure out how many other teams have a pitcher like that...let us know.