Friday, August 12: Orioles visit Rays to play biggest series since Obama was president, Joe Flacco was QB, and Tik Tok didn't exist yet

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

3 minutes ago, Il BuonO said:

Pretty sure I saw he has an ERA in the 3’s since becoming an Oriole.

3.19 ERA (I'm not going to do the math on factoring in tonight's outing) since joining the Orioles and a 1.282 WHIP. 

Edited August 13, 2022 by OsFanSinceThe80s

[Moshagge3]

C'mon Brett, pretend Armstrong is still a 2021 Oriole.

[Jagwar]

4 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Most definitely even if the starting pitching has been better then expected it remains the weakest link on the team. DL Hall might provide a shot in the arm now that he's been called up and getting his MLB debut tomorrow. 

The crazier thing is that this team has for the most part avoided injuries (knock on wood) since Means went on the IL.

[Il BuonO]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

3.19 ERA (I"m not going to do the math on factoring in tonight's outing) since joining the Orioles and a 1.282 WHIP. 

Yeah, I love math, but usually only when others get the answers.

[Gurgi]

Connor Norby with four hits down in Bowie.   Game still has several innings left.

[ORIOLE33]

The way the O’s have been playing, I don’t need to hear from the Orioles broadcasters “This game is the best chance for an Orioles win in this series.” 
 

Have a little more faith than that at this point. 

[Il BuonO]

Phillips could have trouble finding a job next year outside of defensive specialist. Not close to making contact. He’s really missing on his swings and misses.

[spiritof66]

Why bat Phillips there? If you want to put him in for defense, OK. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

1 minute ago, Jagwar said:

The crazier thing is that this team has for the most part avoided injuries (knock on wood) since Means went on the IL.

It's interesting to see what impact a health Means and Grayson Rodriguez would have had on the team. At least with Grayson there's a chance we might see him in September. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Just now, spiritof66 said:

Why bat Phillips there? If you want to put him in for defense, OK. 

Agreed Phillips brings defense and speed, but not so much when it comes to pinch hitting skills. 

[Jagwar]

Just now, spiritof66 said:

Why bat Phillips there? If you want to put him in for defense, OK. 

He'd already been inserted for defense

[MDK02]

Odor keeps finding ways... I'll take it!

[Moshagge3]

Dare I say a nice piece of hitting from Rougie?

[spiritof66]

That Odor is some ballplayer, huh?  

[Il BuonO]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Agreed Phillips brings defense and speed, but not so much when it comes to pinch hitting skills. 

Not crazy about it, but they did have a seven run lead. It’s not like they were expecting to need more offense. You can argue that defense is more valuable at that point in the game.