At least the Orioles put 1 “in the win column” against the Royal, and they did it in comeback fashion against KC ace Zach Greinke.
4-4 – O’s record to complete the home-stand
1-12 – with RISP against the Royals
3-7 – Luke Scott against Kansas City, w/ 2 hr’s and 2 bb’s
2-9-2 – Orioles series record this year
4-1 – Orioles record in extra innings
14 – 1 run games the O’s have so far (out of 40 games played)
3.31 – starters ERA during home-stand
19 – # of extra base hits by Orioles DH’s, which leads the American League
11-4 – O’s record when scoring 4 or more runs
.289,.289,.296 – OBP of opposing batter after a 2-0 count against Kevin Millwood, Jeremey Guthrie and Brad Bergesen. All among top 5 lowest in the AL.
STG
Why should I believe they will buy bats next year when they wouldn't this year yet told us this year wasn't about rebuilding but about winning?
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