Tuesday, August 22: Orioles try to bury the Blue Jays and make it a 2-team division race

[brooks1083]

Baumann should get 2 losses for that BP session.

[seak05]

If Hyde didn't want Bautista to go 2, it would have made more sense to have Bauman pitch the 9th. Facing the bottom of the order vs the heart, and no runner on second 

[Rbiggs2525]

Need a single and homer. Still have Ohearn and Santander on bench.

[Moshagge3]

5 minutes ago, Malike said:

He's already used his leverage guys, Do you think Fuji would have been the better option? He doesn't want to pitch Felix 2 innings every time he takes the mound, it's a long season and you have to account for all of these innings.

Every time? He's done it, what, once in the last month?

[baltfan]

Just now, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Bautista was at nine pitches though he could have pitched another inning with ease. You try to get the win tonight and take your chances tomorrow knowing it will be a rest day for Bautista.

Hyde has done that trick a ton of times.  It’s not like he is scared to do it.   That should tell you a lot about why he didn’t. 

[G54377]

I’d trust Baker over Baumann. And I don’t really trust Baker at all.

[Malike]

1 minute ago, dystopia said:

Hilarious. This is a division rival. 

Hilarious, it's a balanced schedule and we likely have nothing to do with what happens to Toronto, these 3 games aren't making or breaking them. 

Edited August 23, 2023 by Malike

[baltfan]

1 minute ago, seak05 said:

If Hyde didn't want Bautista to go 2, it would have made more sense to have Bauman pitch the 9th. Facing the bottom of the order vs the heart, and no runner on second 

You never want to lose without your best pitcher having had an opportunity to pitch. 

[RavensNOsGuy]

Ridiculous. I mean if we had a 8 game lead for the division it might be justifiable. But congrats the lead is ticking down to 2 games and now you got their best starters the next 2 nights. Brutal.

[ExileAngelos]

1 minute ago, Malike said:

This series is no more important than the Oakland series. You keep throwing insults internet tough guy. 

Way too conservative with his usage instead of going for the win.  Completely uncalled for though.  I gave my opinion internet jerk guy.

[Dunk35]

Schneider and his BP just kicked our ass tonight. 

[O's84]

  

Just now, Malike said:

He's already used his leverage guys, Do you think Fuji would have been the better option? He doesn't want to pitch Felix 2 innings every time he takes the mound, it's a long season and you have to account for all of these innings.

I'd be okay with it this time just because he's had 2 days rest and had only thrown 9 pitches.  That said, if you don't want to use him there, not many options.  That's why we should have gotten another arm at the deadline.  Elias must have felt the offers were too much, but in so he's taking a risk on Hall and Wells, and the games you risk losing until they get here.

[dystopia]

1 minute ago, Malike said:

Hilarious, it's a balanced schedule and we likely have nothing to do with what happens to Toronto, these 3 games aren't making or breaking them. 

Getting swept in this series keeps them in striking distance for the division. 

[Ripken]

Played poorly tonight.  Deserve the L.  Be better tomorrow.

[baltfan]

This team is tough. They will regroup tomorrow.  Shouldn’t have won today anyhow.