Guthrie K's 9 in 4
O's starter Jeremy Guthrie is piling up the strikeouts -- nine in the first four innings -- but doesn't look like a very good bet to get his fifth victory of the season. He has allowed three runs, two of them on solo homers, and needs the offense to pull him back into this game.
Unfortunately for Guts, Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander is having his way with the Orioles in the early innings, which should come as no surprise to anyone who has seen his recent game splits. He is 5-0 with an 0.85 ERA in his last six starts, with 60 strikeouts. He has given up just a single to Aubrey Huff through three innings.
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That is the one glaring weakness on the Orioles right now is a true ace. Guthrie is decent and the young pitchers look good, but none have ace written on them. I guess the hope is that either Tillman or Matusz could be that guy, but it's very hard to be a successful team without a true No. 1 starter.
Posted by: Jon | May 30, 2009 8:17 PM
Pete,
Such a shame Over managing Dave had to blow a great pitched game from Guthrie! Trembly should be personally credited for stopping the winning streak!
Posted by: Keith Rowe | May 30, 2009 9:36 PM