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| Zach Britton |
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Had allowed just 3 ER in 13+ innings at AAA, but the success didn't carry over to the majors. Britton got knocked around for 6 ER in 6 innings, then was optioned back to AAA. |
| Wei-Yin Chen |
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Wednesday at Safeco was easily Chen's worst outing of the year. He failed to get through 5 innings, allowing 5 earned runs in the process. He needed 93 pitches to get that far, issuing 3 walks along the way. |
| Freddy Garcia |
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With a long stretch of games with no off day, Garcia got the nod for a spot start and actually pitched pretty well. Didn't miss many bats (2Ks), but was efficient (78 pitches for 6.2 innings) and avoided any major damage. He even took a no-hit bid into the 7th. |
| Miguel Gonzalez |
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Took a loss thanks to a no-show from the bats against a "tough lefty," but was not awful. Was at just 80 pitches after 6 (did not walk a batter), but was removed due to a blister on his thumb. Consider him day-to-day. |
| Jason Hammel |
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The O's have won all but one of Hammel's starts, despite not getting the best of outings. Hammel notched two victories this week, but wasn't sharp in either start. |
| Chris Tillman |
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Easily the O's best starter this week. Allowed just 3 hits (2 BB and 3 K) over 8 innings, stifling an Angels lineup en route to a 5-1 victory. |
| Bullpen |
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| Zach Clark |
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Recalled, got hammered, and ended up back at AAA. Not the best week for any Oriole pitcher named Zach.
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| Tommy Hunter |
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Another 4 innings of scoreless work. |
| Jim Johnson |
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Allowed a late home run to Albert Pujols in a non-save situation. |
| Brian Matusz |
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The fact he's pitching almost exclusively to LHB probably helps.....0.77 FIP against lefties and 5.35 against righties. |
| T.J. McFarland |
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Saw just one game's worth of action, but struck out 3 in 1.1 innings of work. |
| Darren O'Day |
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He pitches a ton, so that might have something to do with it, but his control hasn't been the same as it was last year. That said, just 1 walk this week. |
| Troy Patton |
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The WHIP is high and he's got more walks than strikeouts. Still seems to get the job done, however. Sometimes. Usually. |
| Pedro Strop |
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Probably his best stretch of pitching over the young season, yet he still managed to walk 3 batters. |
| Lineup |
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| Alexi Casilla |
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Did not record a hit during his two games this week. |
| Chris Davis |
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Injury looked bad at first, yet Davis missed just one game. Even without the injury, the week was already struggle, as Davis went just 4-18. He did, however, draw 4 walks. |
| Chris Dickerson |
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3 for 5 in his one game, but I can't imagine he gets much playing time. |
| Ryan Flaherty |
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Continues to be pretty bad (OPS sits at just .421). Another month till Brian Roberts? |
| J.J. Hardy |
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Homers in back-to-back games for the first time this season. |
| Adam Jones |
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Pretty average week has his OPS down below .900 |
| Manny Machado |
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Has adjusted extremely well after a sluggish start. This week, Machado was 10 for 30 with 3 doubles, 3 homers, and 5 RBI. |
| Nick Markakis |
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Ugly week for Noodles. Just 6 for 29 (.207) with a CS (and it wasn't even close). Adventures in the outfield, as well. |
| Nate McLouth |
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Although he had two homers, the rest of McLouth's week wasn't great. Had just two additional hits and 3 walks in 22 at-bats, dropping his OBP closer to .400 |
| Steve Pearce |
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Hardly played, but kudos for the game-winning hit in extra innings. |
| Nolan Reimold |
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He moved around in the lineup a bunch, but it didn't change the results (4-22). |
| Chris Snyder |
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0-4 so far as an Oriole. |
| Matt Wieters |
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Not the best week, but definitely better than his previous one. During a .273 week, Wieters added a homer, 4 RBI, and 2 BB. |
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