The Orioles jumped out to an early 3-0 lead against Daniel Norris. Starter Kevin Gausman delivered a solid outing from there. The bullpen threatened to relinquish the lead but was able to hold on for a 5-3 win. That’s a series win, folks!
Player of the Game
El Toro continues to play like a man who does not want to put on a Norfolk uniform again after spending most of 2017 there. Pedro Alvarez crushed not one but two home runs today. He now has six on the season and is 2nd on the team with his .933 OPS.
Starting Pitching
- Kevin Gausman took advantage of the early lead the offense spotted him. He looked strong through the first four, not allowing a run to pass. He ran into a little trouble in the 5th in and 6th. John Hicks homered off Gausman in the 5th to give the Tigers their first run. The Tigers later loaded the bases with two outs in the 6th, at which point Gausman exited the game. He would pick up the win. Final Line: 5.2 IP, 5 H, ER, 3 BB, 4 K, Win.
Highlighted hitting moments:
- Trey Mancini hit a leadoff homer in the 1st. That’s his 3rd of the season.
- Pedro Alvarez hit a two-run shot in the 2nd and added a solo blast in the 8th.
- Craig Gentry delivered an RBI single in the 6th.
Highlighted pitching moments:
- Brad Brach allowed the Tigers to cut the Oriole lead to 4-3.
- Mychal Givens worked a scoreless 8th.
- Darren O’Day worked a scoreless 9th to earn his 2nd save.
Highlighted fielding moments:
- Anthony Santander threw out Victor Reyes at home, a key play to save a run.
