April 16th Orioles vs Chicago White Sox

[blueberryale77]

Well, not really... he left the runner a big tunnel between his legs that gave him direct access to the plate... but he got the tag down in time and made the play, so let's not worry about that...

OK so maybe his technique wasn't perfect but the key was that he left his body in harm's way in order to make a play.

[SrMeowMeow]

Good, Loewen's back. If he can pitch a scoreless, and hopefully perfect, inning, it'll show some real grit, and three runs in six innings isn't bad. The ChiSox have a good lineup.

[blueberryale77]

Contreras seems to have finally gotten BRob's number. :002_smad:

[The Rick]

Loewen still pitching in the 6th. Jim Johnson warming up.

Gotcha, thanks Paul.

Loewen quickly retires Quentin. I like this move personally, I know he's coming back from injury, but he needs to get us through the 6th given how much we've used the bullpen the past 2 nights.

[The Rick]

Loewen retires Crede after falling behind, two fairly quick outs. Up comes Uribe.

[CrimsonTribe]

Well, not really... he left the runner a big tunnel between his legs that gave him direct access to the plate... but he got the tag down in time and made the play, so let's not worry about that...

Ticky tack.

[CrimsonTribe]

Loewen still pitching in the 6th. Jim Johnson warming up.

Not a big fan of the move, but it seems to be working out so far.

EDIT: To have worked out.

[The Rick]

Loewen induces a quick pop up in foul territory by Uribe to end the top half of the 6th. Gutsy performance by Loewen tonight after the 3-run dinger to Thome. Not the best control, but he stuck with it tonight and got important outs. Help from Markakis and Scott on the 2 OF assists were crucial.

[RShack]

OK so maybe his technique wasn't perfect but the key was that he left his body in harm's way in order to make a play.

Right. He was in the right place for once, and he made the play. Which are both good things.

(DT could use the camera angle from the OF, looking in from behind Luke on the throw, to show him exactly what he did wrong.)

[SrMeowMeow]

That was a gutsy outing, in my opinion. He battled despite the homer and a ton of walks. Hopefully the offense can take him off the hook.

[Mackus]

Phenomenal job there by Loewen. Did exactly what he had to do. It'd be great to put up a 3-spot in the bottom of the 6th and get him a win.

[adny]

Good to see Loewen go out on a strong inning.. carry some confidence into his next start.

[The Rick]

Not a big fan of the move, but it seems to be working out so far.

EDIT: To have worked out.

Adam Loewen has 109 pitches after 6, and was able to retire the 7-8-9 to get through the inning.

There comes a time where as a manager you have roll the dice in an attempt to save the bullpen. It was risky, I see that, but I agree with the decision. I'm glad it worked out.

[weams]

Excellent outing by Loewen. Gutsy. Instead of getting worse as they saw more of him he stayed the same or better. He trusted his stuff. This is probably all we can ever ask for from Adam and we better learn to be happy with it.

[Fan4Life]

Millar needs a day or 2 off...