Thursday afternoon August 12: Orioles try to avoid sweep on the hottest day of the year

[Yossarian]

I'm watching this pre-game for the Field of Dreams game and thinking what a luxury and thrill that must be for those players to be able to play in front of 8,000 fans. 

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Oh now DJ Stewart makes an out when a runner is on base. 

Typical DJ.

[spiritof66]

Thanks, Franco. Needed another batter in the 8th to get to the top of the line-up in the 9th. Now it's 7-8-9 hitters due up. 

[LA2]

1 hour ago, Matt Bennett said:

Nunez with some revenge. 

108 OPS+ during his time in Baltimore. 

Orioles DH’s have hit for a 108 OPS+ this year. 

He would have to play third base with the Os (instead of Franco) and that would destroy his value.

[LA2]

1 hour ago, Gurgi said:

"Hey look Boss its DiPlan DiPlan"   

Kid is trying to find a role here in Baltimore.  He keeps getting outs. 

Marcos's no-hit career is intact at 5.33 innings, but he lost the perfecto with a walk today.

[LA2]

10 minutes ago, spiritof66 said:

Thanks, Franco. Needed another batter in the 8th to get to the top of the line-up in the 9th. Now it's 7-8-9 hitters due up. 

.220 / .169 / .167--before we get to Mullins' .323....

[scOtt]

Tyler Wells, thrown straight into the lion's den first game back. Just picks up where he left off!

What a pickup this guy has been!

[SteveA]

McKenna for Wynns.

[LA2]

Just now, SteveA said:

McKenna for Wynns.

Interesting choice. Wonder if Severino will PH for Martin....

[SteveA]

1 minute ago, LA2 said:

.220 / .169 / .167

Fortunately we have a .198 pinch hitter for the .169 guy.

[SteveA]

Just now, LA2 said:

Interesting choice. Wonder if Severino will PH for Martin....

Maybe if McKenna gets on.  Pedro has more power.  But if the bases are empty all that matters is on base.  Walk is as good as a HR 

McKenna got on!

[SteveA]

Tie run on 1st (and he's FAST).  Win run at the plate 

[scOtt]

Martin not pretty but it works!

[LA2]

1 minute ago, SteveA said:

Fortunately we have a .198 pinch hitter for the .169 guy.

17% difference in BA, now 21.8%!

[LA2]

Double-steal would give nice symmetry to this game and both runners are fast.