With a two-run rocket in the ninth inning of Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to the Rays, Orioles catcher Chance Sisco further proved his increased power in 2019.
The Rays built on their one-run lead against Asher Wojciechowski before adding on against Baltimore’s shaky bullpen for a 6-3 victory to claim the series.
Each of the Orioles’ three starting outfielders provided big swings in a 9-6 win over the Rays, with home runs by Anthony Santander and Cedric Mullins in the fifth inning setting the stage for a three-run double by Yusniel Diaz in the eighth.
The Orioles more often than not wait until later in the offseason to sign free-agent pitchers, but there has been plenty of value in November recently, too.
Spring training competition is nothing new for Orioles right-hander Vance Worley. Every year, it seems, he's trying to prove his worth. This spring, the 28-year-old Worley finds himself with his fourth team in five years, once again fighting for a spot on the 25-man roster.
New Orioles right-hander Vance Worley arrived in Baltimore earlier this month for his introduction to a new organization, meeting new teammates and interacting with fans at this month¿s FanFest event at the Baltimore Convention Center.
A set of hot streaks catapulted some long-gone teams back into the rankings this week, including a pair of American League East teams. Were the Orioles one of them? As always, these rankings are completely subjectively, yet still objectively correct.
The Orioles¿ game Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of rain and will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday.
The Orioles scored five runs in the first inning Monday night and knocked out overmatched Pirates starter Charlie Morton after the second en route to an 8-3 victory. ... Jeremy Guthrie will start Tuesday against the Pirates, four days after he was diagnosed with a muscle strain in his back. ... Luke Scott and Brian Matusz appear to be OK after suffering injuries on Sunday.
