Monday, August 2: Orioles visit the Yankees

[SteveA]

Great job Jorge!

[scOtt]

[O's84]

Couldn't have asked for more from Lopez.

[HowAboutThat]

He got through it. The radio guys were talking about innings but they ignored the pitch count. I am happy the gamble paid off this time.

[SteveA]

We are one of the better teams in MLB hitting lefties and the Yankees relieve their lefty starter with two straight lefty relievers 

[KillerTofu]

Congratulations, Lopez. Great job tonight!

[Yossarian]

To Lopez' credit, he finally got some run support this game.  It seems he has never really had that luxury this season.  Maybe that adds extra pressure on him.  Some of the pressure has been his own doing, but it can't be easy knowing that you have to be near perfect to get a win.  Hat's off to Jorge tonight.

[LA2]

7 minutes ago, SteveA said:

We are one of the better teams in MLB hitting lefties and the Yankees relieve their lefty starter with two straight lefty relievers 

Luetge OPS-against splits: .814 vs. RH; .571 vs. LH.

Joely Rodriguez: .783 vs. RH; .723 vs. LH.

So I would say you have a point!

[LA2]

In the Bronx against Valdez with the lineup beefed up with RF porch-power from the deadline trades: I'd say the game is far from over....

[O's84]

Valdez is going to get them right back in the game at this rate.

[LA2]

If LeMahieu walks or gets a hit, have to bring in Fry.

[scOtt]

Ryan picks GOOD!

[O's84]

Pitcher's best friend.... unless they are a girl.

[scOtt]

1 minute ago, LA2 said:

If LeMahieu walks or gets a hit, have to bring in Fry.

Or a DP. Fry anyways.

[KillerTofu]

Heck yeah! Turn that double play, baby! Very nice grab by Mountcastle at first!