Tuesday, August 17: Can Means stop the losing streak in the Dome?

[SteveA]

Gametime:  7:10 pm

Forecast:  Air conditioned

Roster Move:  Ryan Mountcastle activated from Concussion IL;  Ryan McKenna optioned to Norfolk.

Matchup:  John Means (L) vs Drew Rasmussen (R)

Lineups

1. Cedric Mullins (L) CF

2. Ramon Urias (R) 2B

3. Anthony Santander (S) RF

4. Ryan Mountcastle (R) 1B

5. Austin Hays (R) LF

6. DJ Stewart (L) DH

7. Pedro Severino (R) C

8. Maikel Franco (R) 3B

9. Jorge Mateo (R) SS

 

1. Randy Arozarena (R) LF

2. Nelson Cruz (R) DH

3. Wander Franco (S) SS

4. Yandy Diaz (R) 3B

5. Manuel Margot (R) RF

6. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B

7. Mike Zunino (R) C

8. Jordan Luplow (R) 1B

9. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF

Orioles Bench
Trey Mancini (R) -- fouled two balls off his leg last night, may or may not be available
Richie Martin (S)
Austin Wynns (C)

Bullpen Availability (last pitched)

Available
   Marcos Diplan 1.0 IP, 16p Sunday
   Tanner Scott* 0.2 IP, 16p Sunday
   Cole Sulser  0.2 IP, 7p last night
   Dillon Tate,  1.0 IP, 12p Saturday
   Cesar Valdez 1.1 IP, 12p Saturday; 2.0 IP, 32p Friday
   Connor Wade 2.0 IP, 28p Sunday
   Tyler Wells 1.0 IP, 13p Thursday

Not available
   Fernando Abad* 2.0 IP, 31p last night; 0.1 IP, 24p Sunday
   Paul Fry*  0.2 IP, 29p last night; 0.2 IP, 6p Saturday

* denotes a lefthander

[SteveA]

Game Notes

• Orioles have lost 12 in a row.  They have been outscored by 77 runs in that stretch, the worst run differential over a 12 game stretch for any MLB team since 1901.
• Orioles are hitting .148 (16 for 108) with runners in scoring position in August
• The top 4 batters in the Rays' order did not play last night.
• The Rays just called up former Oriole reliever Shawn Armstrong, and sent down Mike Brousseau who homered last night.  Former Orioles who have played for Tampa this year include Nelson Cruz (batting 2nd tonight), Rich Hill (traded to Mets), Chaz Roe (on the IL, and Evan Phillips (DFA'd a few days ago and claimed by the Dodgers).  Armstrong could join that list.

[HowAboutThat]

I am wondering if the fact that Armstrong played for us for a meaningful amount of time will be a benefit to him in the event he gets into tonight’s game?

[SteveA]

34 minutes ago, Philip said:

I am wondering if the fact that Armstrong played for us for a meaningful amount of time will be a benefit to him in the event he gets into tonight’s game?

You would think it would help us.   Our guys should have an idea of what he throws, at least compared to some newbie they have never seen before.

[SteveA]

Overheard on the pregame show while moving my car from overflow parking to just outside my building (the last bus to overflow parking runs at 6 so when I'm working late I have to go get my car, or else walk about 0.9 miles when I get off work on my bad knees):

Today is Game 162 of Austin Hays career.   In his first 161 games, he has a .254/.304/.423/.726 line.   He has 22 HRs, 27 doubles, 2 triples, and 73 RBIs.

By the way, Austin has played every inning of every game so far in August.

[Can_of_corn]

6 minutes ago, SteveA said:

Overheard on the pregame show while moving my car from overflow parking to just outside my building (the last bus to overflow parking runs at 6 so when I'm working late I have to go get my car, or else walk about 0.9 miles when I get off work on my bad knees):

Today is Game 162 of Austin Hays career.   In his first 161 games, he has a .254/.304/.423/.726 line.   He has 22 HRs, 27 doubles, 2 triples, and 73 RBIs.

By the way, Austin has played every inning of every game so far in August.

That seems about right.

[HowAboutThat]

34 minutes ago, SteveA said:

Overheard on the pregame show while moving my car from overflow parking to just outside my building (the last bus to overflow parking runs at 6 so when I'm working late I have to go get my car, or else walk about 0.9 miles when I get off work on my bad knees):

Today is Game 162 of Austin Hays career.   In his first 161 games, he has a .254/.304/.423/.726 line.   He has 22 HRs, 27 doubles, 2 triples, and 73 RBIs.

By the way, Austin has played every inning of every game so far in August.

That’s a solid line for a single season. And it doesn’t mention his fine defense. If he can stay healthy, he is a solid piece on any team in baseball.

[mrbig1]

In order for us to have a chance Means has to give us 7 innings.

[Gurgi]

How will Means lose for us today?  I am guessing giving up solo homeruns.  I predict he gives up three.  

[Gurgi]

Mateo showing why he was DFA by San Diego.  He flubbed the routine play right there.  

[mrbig1]

3 minutes ago, Gurgi said:

How will Means lose for us today?  I am guessing giving up solo homeruns.  I predict he gives up three.  

That's the way I see it.

[mrbig1]

Pitch count 21.

[Gurgi]

1 minute ago, mrbig1 said:

Pitch count 21.

Be lucky to get through five innings at this rate.  

[Gurgi]

Stewart looked a little over powered that at bat.  He was dominated. 

[HowAboutThat]

My thoughts on Stewart are well known, but at least he’s not playing in the field, which solves part of the problem