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1 minute ago, tntoriole said:

Sisco had a Davis looking swing right there.  His swing seems it looks longer and more sweeping since he has arrived up here.   Wonder if being around Davis? Nah. 

You forget that his teammates have learned to close their eyes or look away during Davis' at-bats.

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Just now, SteveA said:

We're making Scherzer work a bit, at least.

This year's Orioles offense probably works the count better than any Oriole team in the last decade-plus.

More than making him work -- we chased his ass right on out of the game!

The Nat bullpen has been an adventure this year.   Let the fun begin!

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Just now, SteveA said:

We're making Scherzer work a bit, at least.

This year's Orioles offense probably works the count better than any Oriole team in the last decade-plus.

Despite Hanser. DJ is a nice add in that direction.

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