Keegan Akin is a bright star in the Orioles MiLB rotations these days. He limits hits, misses bats, works offspeed from the left side. Yes. The Orioles need him. He is the Orioles Hangout MiLB player of the day.
(16-14) Tides [AAA] Won 10 to 3
- Tim Melville pitched eight innings and allowed three runs with 6 Ks.
- DJ Stewart was two for four with a walk. His OBP is up to .370. It may be time.
(15-15) Baysox [AA] Won 13 to 0
- Keegan Akin made the start. Posted without comment. (6.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6K)
- Austin Hays went 2-for-5.
- Ryan Mountcastle went 3-for-4. He returned from a broken hand.
(14-18) Keys [A+] Lost 4 to 3
- Tyler Erwin relief line (1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K).
- Preston Palmeiro 2-for-5 with a double.
(22-9) Shorebirds [A] Won 9 to 2
- Mason McCoy 3-for-5 with a triple.
- T.J. Nichting 3-for-5 with a double.
- Brenan Hanifee (5.2 IP 2 ER 2BB 7K)