Now that was a fun game. Unfortunately, the Birds have followed up their last two fun games (mashing in Chicago, comeback in San Fran) with a bunch of duds. Hopefully history doesn’t repeat itself and they can actually put this momentum to use.
To the links.
Home Runs Energize Orioles, but Scott Coolbaugh Isn’t Satisfied
It’s become popular in the season’s second half to call for the head of O’s hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh. However, Scott is just as frustrated with this team’s struggles lately as we are, as these quotes, via The Baltimore Sun’s Jon Meoli, prove.
How the Orioles Can Get by Without Chris Tillman
Perish the thought! The answer though, as Camden Depot’s Matt Kremnitzer explains, is to hit better. Matt says that the main culprits in the second half have been Jonathan Schoop, Matt Wieters, Mark Trumbo, and Chris Davis, though the last name on that list seems to inspire the most hand-wringing from fans.
Gausman was finally the beneficiary of an O’s offensive onslaught last night. He was decent, though not spectacular, allowing five runs (four earned) in 6.2 while striking out eight and walking only one. Nick Cicere of Camden Chat offers up a defense of the youngster, saying that his higher-than-hoped-for ERA is misleading.
Hyun Soo Kim Deserving of “Hyitting Maching” Nickname
In his weekly MASN guest column, history professor Matt Taylor of Roar from 34 compares Hyun Soo Kim’s impressive rookie season to those of previous Birds freshmen.
Orioles Attendance: The Airing of Grievances
Attendance has been a hot topic this week. The fella known as “The Baltimore Chop” weighs in with a lengthy piece (caution: some foul language) that takes the team to task for their attendance dip. Some good points here.
And in Ravens news…
Five Dark Horses to Watch in Week 2
Russell Street Report guest blogger Cole Jackson lays out the five “dark horse” candidates for the Ravens roster who he’ll be keeping an eye on in their second preseason game, Saturday in Indy.
