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Who's hot and who's not for the Baltimore Orioles:
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Jake Arrieta | Allowed 5 runs (all earned) in his shortest start of the year. Also walked 3 in 4.1 innings, compared to just 2 over his previous 13. Strikeout numbers are promising, however. |
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Wei-Yin Chen | Very promising so far. Picked up his first MLB win in Chicago early in the week, then followed up with what could have been a win yesterday in Anaheim. Did allow three walks yesterday, but just 1 run on 5 hits in over 6 innings. |
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Jason Hammel | Has some early inning struggles, but seems to right the ship and get on with the start. Ended up with 6 innings (allowed 2 runs on 6 hits) and 10 strikeouts. |
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Tommy Hunter | Got rocked in his lone start this week, allowing 8 earned runs on 9 hits (another 2 homers allowed). |
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Brian Matusz | More struggles. |
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Luis Ayala | Allowed an unearned run (after a Reynolds error), but was otherwise solid in 2.2 innings of work. |
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Kevin Gregg | Received just one inning of work this week in an 8-1 blow out. Got through it without allowing a run, but walked two batters (naturally). |
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Jim Johnson | 7-7 on save opportunities and has yet to allow a run. |
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Matt Lindstrom | Solid four innings of scoreless relief. |
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Darren O'Day | Came in with the bases jammed on Friday and prompted gave up a double, but recovered and completed two innings. |
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Troy Patton | Recovered a bit from a slow start (2.2 innings of scoreless relief) |
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Pedro Strop | Somewhat of an up-and-down week for Strop. |
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Robert Andino | Nothing of serious note, but got on base at a good clip this week. OPS is over .800 |
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Wilson Betemit | Just 1 for 11 this week, which isn't good for the guy who is supposed to be the regular DH. |
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Endy Chavez | Got some extra playing time this week with Reimold resting various ailments. Went 3 for 16 with a double and an RBI. |
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Chris Davis | Good start to the week on Monday (3-5), but picked up only 3 more hits over the balance with a bunch of strikeouts. |
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Ryan Flaherty | Received just one at-bat this week and did not reach base. |
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J.J. Hardy | Home run set up a win on Tuesday, but Hardy is really struggling at the plate. Finished the week 5 for 27 with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts. OBP is still below .300, which really needs to improve. |
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Nick Johnson | Does not have a hit yet this season. |
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Adam Jones | Only 8 for 31 this week, but hit two home runs including a game-clincher on Thursday. |
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Nick Markakis | Just an average week, but finished big with 3 huge RBI yesterday. Two singles gave the Orioles a win to avoid a sweep. |
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Ronny Paulino | Went 1 for 8 this week as the backup catcher, but he serves his purpose, giving Wieters some needed rest. |
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Nolan Reimold | Missing time with some nagging ailments, but is really crushing the ball so far. Hit a home run in 3 of his 4 starts this week to complete a 7 for 15 week. |
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Mark Reynolds | Really struggling. We know his defense isn't good, but his offense has followed suit so far. Went 2 for 23 (.087) this past week with 11 strikeouts and has yet to hit a home run. |
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Matt Wieters | Huge day in Chicago on Monday with two home runs, including an extra innings grand slam. Added another homer on Saturday in Anaheim. One thing to note is the 4 errors already this season. |
Notables on the DL: Zach Britton (SP), Brian Roberts (2B), Taylor Teagarden (C), Tsuyoshi Wada (RP)
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