Guthrie Stays In, O’s Take Loss

April 23, 9:19 AM

by Pete Sabatini, Baltimore O's Examiner

Betancourt Scorest In the Fifth (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Jeremy Guthrie made his fifth start of the season Tuesday night in Seattle, but still hasn’t nailed down his first win. Oriole bats provided little support against the as good as advertised Mariners staff in a 4-2 loss.

Take pressure off the bullpen by pitching late into games? 7 2/3 – check

Keep it close to give your offense a chance? 3 Earned Runs – check

For extra credit, do it on the road? Seattle, WA – check

Trembley stuck with his number 1 starter through 116 pitches saying, “As well as Guthrie pitched right there, I don't want to bring someone in and have them walk the guy or give up his runs. I felt Guthrie had pitched well enough to win it or lose it on his own."

Is that confidence in Guthrie or trying to take some pressure off the relief staff? If starters can’t go this far consistently, it’s exactly the kind of chance Trembley will have to take in close games.

Of course, we also have to hope that our .196 catcher stops throwing the ball into right field (for error 3 on the year) and we can bring guys home when they get on base (7 left on).

The Orioles will not have a chance to correct that against Erik Bedard this week as the Seattle Post Intelligencer is reporting Bedard is active but will not make his next start until Saturday against the A’s. This contradicts an earlier story posted by the SPI stating that Bedard is probable for a Thursday start against the O's.

Photo: Betancourt Scores In the Fifth (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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