Friday June 4: Indians come to town

[SteveA]

Gametime:  7:05

Forecast:  Warm, some chance of thunderstorms

Giveaway:  Floppy Hat

Roster Moves:   Pat Valaika goes on the bereavement list and is replaced on the MLB roster by Ramon Urias.   Hunter Harvey is activated from the 60 day DL.   A spot for him on the MLB roster was created yesterday when Zac Lowther was sent to Rochester.   However, he also had to be added to the 40 man roster, and that space was created Shawn Armstrong being DFA'd today.   Travis Lakins was recalled from Norfolk to take Armstrong's place on the MLB roster.   Finally the Orioles claimed infielder Domingo Leyba on waivers and sent him to Norfolk.   A spot on the 40 man roster for him was created by DFA'ing Brandon Waddell, who was in Norfolk.   Got all that?

Matchup:  Jean Carlos Mejia (R) vs Keegan Akin (L)

Lineups

1. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B

2. Amed Rosario (R) SS

3. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B

4. Harold Ramirez (R) RF

5. Eddie Rosario (L) LF

6. Owen Miller (R) DH

7. Josh Naylor (L) 1B

8. Austin Hedges (R) C

9. Bradley Zimmer (L) CF

 

1. Cedric Mullins (L) CF

2. Trey Mancini (R) 1B

3. Anthony Santander (S) RF

4. Freddy Galvis (S) SS

5. Ryan Mountcastle (R) DH

6. DJ Stewart (L) LF

7. Maikel Franco (R) 3B

8. Stevie Wilkerson (S) 2B

9. Pedro Severino (R) C

 

Orioles Bench
Ramon Urias (R)
Austin Wynns (R)

Ryan McKenna (R)

 

Orioles Bullpen Availability (Last used)

Available
     Hunter Harvey (1.2 IP Tuesday at Norfolk)
     Travis Lakins (just called up from Norfolk)
     Adam Plutko (1.0 IP, 19p Monday;  0.2 IP, 15p Sunday)
     Tanner Scott* (1.0 IP, 19p Tuesday;  1.0 IP, 16p Monday; 0.2 IP)
     Cole Sulser (1.0IP, 26p Tuesday)
     Dillon Tate (1.0 IP, 25p Tuesday
     Cesar Valdez (0.2 IP, 10p Tuesday;  1.0 IP, 10p Monday)     

Probably Available
     Paul Fry* (1.2 IP, 31p Wednesday; 1.0 IP, 16p Monday;  1.0 IP, 9p Sunday)   

Probably Not Available
     Tyler Wells (3.0 IP, 35p Wednesday 1.0 IP, 20p Monday) 

*Lefthanders noted with asterisks

[SteveA]

The last time the Indians visited was in 2019.   The Orioles were in a horrible 1-13 slump when Cleveland came to town, yet on Friday night (an Orioles Hangout Night), the Orioles beat Cleveland 13-0.   Then the very next night, the Orioles beat Cleveland 13-0 again!   It was the first and only time in major league history that a team had two shutouts of that magnitude back to back.   And I was at both games.

I'll be there tonight, but I will not be back tomorrow.

[Beysbol]

I'm here. Garceau is still here...

[Beysbol]

2 hours ago, SteveA said:

The last time the Indians visited was in 2019.   The Orioles were in a horrible 1-13 slump when Cleveland came to town, yet on Friday night (an Orioles Hangout Night), the Orioles beat Cleveland 13-0.   Then the very next night, the Orioles beat Cleveland 13-0 again!   It was the first and only time in major league history that a team had two shutouts of that magnitude back to back.   And I was at both games.

I'll be there tonight, but I will not be back tomorrow.

Wow!! That's very cool!! I'm going to see Tampa when they come to town and play Atlanta. 

[PHRESH]

Nice start for Akin 

[SteveA]

 

[PHRESH]

4 minutes ago, SteveA said:

 

[PHRESH]

Garceau just pronounced the name Jocelyn incorrectly two different ways: Jockalyn and Joshalyn

 

[Beysbol]

2 minutes ago, PHRESH said:

Garceau just pronounced the name Jocelyn incorrectly two different ways: Jockalyn and Joshalyn

 

I really really hope he's not the lead announcer next season. 

[Moose Milligan]

Well the pudgy faced applejohn is at it again.  Two on, one out, already at 33 pitches through 1.1 innings.

Ho hum.

[Natty]

Wow, they ran on Mullins when he threw to second. Runner on second went to third. Don't see that very often...

[PHRESH]

4 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

Well the pudgy faced applejohn is at it again.  Two on, one out, already at 33 pitches through 1.1 innings.

Ho hum.

Glad he got out of it, but yeah, the pitch count is concerning. 

[jdwilde1]

Great pitch to end the top of the second inning.  With that said, Akin missed his spot on several pitches, leaving the ball over the middle of the plate.  I don’t think he’ll be around too long if he keeps that up.

[PHRESH]

Just now, Natty said:

Wow, they ran on Mullins when he threw to second. Runner on second went to third. Don't see that very often...

I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. 

[Natty]

3 minutes ago, PHRESH said:

I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. 

It will now.