The Baltimore Orioles win a thrilling game against the Washington Nationals in extra innings, with Mateo's go-ahead hit in the 12th inning helping them avoid a sweep. The Orioles face a closer crisis with Kimbrel's struggles, prompting discussions on potential trades and lineup adjustments. Despite bullpen challenges, the Orioles continue their winning streak, with Irvin's strong pitching contributing to their 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Cole Irvin pitched into the sixth inning in another effective start, and a reshuffled bullpen held on for the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. https://t.co/PNa6MniSQk
Final - Orioles 4, Arizona 2. They improved to 25-12 and have won six of seven, 13 of 18 and 17 of their last 23. Irvin won it and Cano picked up his 10th save. Strange stat - Orioles are now 9-0 in two-run decisions.
Orioles use Kimbrel in seventh inning, Cano closes out 4-2 win over Diamondbacks https://t.co/j4iPmUUiV2 #orioles
Danny Coulombe warming with runner on 2nd and 1 out #orioles
Ranger Suarez has a 1.50 ERA after eight starts this season. Tonight against the Marlins: 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K.
Jorge Mateo still doing some winning things for the Orioles. One-out IF hit to deep short in the 7th and flies around the bases scoring on Gunnar's 2B to RCF. O's lead it 4-2.
Kimbrel with a 1-2-3 7th on a lineout, K and fly to right. O's lead it 3-2 at the Yard.
An O's 2-out rally on the 5th. Gunnar walks, goes to third on Rutschman's single and scores on O'Hearn's single for a 3-1 lead.
Beginning this series, O's starting pitchers had an ERA of 1.50 the last 9 games and 2.23 the past 16 games. Cole Irvin has allowed 1 run in 5 IP tonight on 76 pitches and has a 2-1 lead on Arizona.
And it’s over, 22 2/3 innings scoreless. Ketel Marte opposite field shot knifes through the drizzle. 2-1 #orioles, t3
Orioles 2 Dbacks 0 Rubensplashes 17
Jordan Westburg an RBI double to LCF for a 1-0 lead in the second for the Orioles.
Midday Mailbag: Should Orioles trade for a closer? https://t.co/SQzb7Ktcj4
My 2 cents: O’s don’t have bullpen problem, they have 9th inning problem. Closers can be found. Don’t have to trade/buy one. Put Cano in 9th, have Danny/Perez available for LHH heavy 9th. Put Kimbrel in 6/7th, see if low pressure helps. Cano can be avg/above avg closer with exp.
The #Orioles have a closer crisis whether The Skipper wants to publicly admit it or not. What should they do? Which OF moves need to happen? How good was Bradish? Where is #Ravens depth? Any trade they should explore? @theboone29 @LucilleBurdge (IA HOF '24) @ryanripken join us https://t.co/RCybGHrOK7
What they’re saying about Craig Kimbrel’s struggles and Orioles’ wild 7-6 win over Nationals https://t.co/UnqI5PeZBu
Mateo's go-ahead hit in 12th helps Orioles survive Kimbrel's blown save, beat Nats and avoid sweep https://t.co/pieXbL7xqe
The @Orioles win a wild one in extras! https://t.co/ab4IM7hSrS