The Orioles are right in that middle ground. They’re not bad enough to where they’re going to lose a 100 games. In fact, at this point it looks like even 90 losses isn’t in their future. And while they’re not mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, everyone knew back in July that the Orioles really had no chance. The good thing is, it looks like the team might have something to build if they can keep this winning going.
Danny Cabrera really got the job done on Friday. He and two relievers combined for a seven hit shutout. Cabrera struck out seven. Ramon Hernandez had two hits and he scored two runs while Corey Patterson singled, doubled and scored a run.
Ramon Hernandez’s walk off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth was the difference in the Saturday’s game. Nick Markakis and Jeff Conine (who was traded to the Phillies Sunday) both homered and Erik Bedard had a nice start. He gave up two runs on eleven hits with six strikeouts in seven innings. Chris Ray picked up his fourth win.
Yesterday’s game was a nice comeback. Jeff Conine drove in tying run in the eighth and then Miguel Tejada had the walk off RBI single in the ninth to win it. Adam Loewen was good but not great and Latroy Hawkins picked up the win.
The season rolls into it’s final month. The Tigers locked up a winning season so I think that makes the Orioles stretch without the longest in the American League. The Orioles roll into Texas starting on Tuesday.
