Orioles Drop Two in a Row

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April 27, 7:16 PM

by Pete Sabatini, Baltimore O's Examiner

 

 

Due to some spotty pitching, the Orioles lost the latter two of the first three games in Chicago, 6-5 and 6-1 this weekend.  After riding a three game winning streak into the second game of Saturday’s twin-bill, the O’s still find themselves in a three-way tie for first in the division with Tampa Bay and Boston.

In Saturday’s nightcap, veteran Steve Trachsel couldn’t get out of his own way sinking the team into a five run hole (four earned) after only nine outs.  The offense rallied to tie it until Randor Bierd, nearly automatic until now, gave up the conclusive run on two hits and two runs. 

Millar and Huff, the two experienced RBI producers, both had a chance in the top of the ninth with the bases loaded, but they could not make it happen.  You set the fourth and fifth hole in the order for situations just like that, but they did not come through on Saturday night.

In your evening with the Hernandezes, we were spared the stress of watching Luis try to make plays at short and drop his .233.  Granted, he did go 1 for 1 pinch-hitting for Eider Torres who recorded two errors himself, but the young Eider also recorded his first hit as an O.  The also disappointing Ramon actually raised his average by going 1 for 4 and did admittedly record two, what could have been key, RBI. 

Sunday’s game certainly went even worse.  Once again, the offense couldn’t figure out Jose Contreras (for previous woes against the funky delivery, read here) and the Baltimore pitchers weren’t stingy giving out runs – a rough combination.  

Jeremy Guthrie gave us five innings and was credited with three earned runs – not horrible, but you hope for more.  The real disaster came when Greg Aquino’s cock-eyed hat poked out of the bullpen.  Three runs and only one out.  Can you believe this guy was nearly our closer?  I have a quick hook, but how long do we give his 14.21 ERA to come around?  Can’t we put this guy on the DL or something?

Oh, and Ramon Hernandez scored his fourth error and went 0 for 4 bringing him to .181.  Make that another candidate for the DL.  I’m starting a prayer group that he can reach Mendoza by Memorial Day.

Final note of interest, a post just popped up that’s speculating on a Roberts trade to Colorado.  Another compelling option to ponder.  Thoughts?

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