Predict Brian Matusz's debut pitching line
Prediction Tuesday doesn’t have much of a ring to it.
But hey, I didn’t decide when to call up Brian Matusz. We’ve got to deal with what the Orioles give us.
Matusz, the club’s top pick last year, will be making his big-league debut Tuesday night in Detroit.
I have a good feeling about this one. At least for Matusz.
I’m not sure the Orioles will beat veteran Jarrod Washburn, who is making his own debut. This will be his first game with the Tigers after spending the last three-plus years with the Seattle Mariners.
I say Matusz leaves with a 2-1 lead in the seventh. And the Orioles’ beleaguered bullpen turns it into a no decision. (Has anyone noticed I haven’t written about the Orioles bullpen in the past two months without using the word beleaguered? I need a fresher adjective).
OK, it’s Prediction Tuesday time. Here’s my thought on Matusz’s pitching line:
6 2/3 IP, 4H, 1ER, 1BB, 5Ks. A no decision.
What’s your call?
Daily Think Special: Predict Brian Matusz’s line Tuesday night.
Comments
5 innings 4 runs and gets the loss,
Pitches bad enough where idiot Oriole Fans will call him a bust like they are with Tillman and Wieters
Posted by: John | August 4, 2009 5:05 AM
I think Matusz will be an excellent pitcher, but, with the way the Os are going, I'm going to be pessimistic about his debut and say:
IN 2.2
ER 5
H 5
BB 3
SO 1
L
I hope I'm wrong.
Posted by: The Big E | August 4, 2009 6:33 AM
6 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 Ks, L
A quality start in numbers only but the team loses the game because Washburn shuts us down like when he threw that one-hitter against us on July 6th.
Posted by: Dan | August 4, 2009 7:06 AM
Prediction Tuesday? I thought you'd have us predicting how the Mora Saga ends. And the bonus special: another adjective for the bullpen. How about "wrung out"?
7 IP, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K, 2 R, 2 ER, W. O's win 3-2, JJ gets his first save as the official closer. Wieters goes yard. MelMo doesn't complain about anything. Orioles fans are giddy with excitement for a day.
Posted by: CSB Jack | August 4, 2009 7:19 AM
5 1/3 IP, 7H, 5ER, 3BB, 2Ks.
Loss
Posted by: mike | August 4, 2009 7:58 AM
I'm going to go with 6IP, 7H, 4R, 3ER, 4Ks, 2BBs
Posted by: Holgash | August 4, 2009 8:09 AM
6 2/3, 6 h, 2 er, 0bb , 6k
Posted by: Rafael cds | August 4, 2009 8:27 AM
5.2 innings, 3 ER, 6 hits, 1 BB, 3 K's, No Decision
Solid Start but the Bullpen will be too drained for the Os to get the win.
Posted by: Alex D | August 4, 2009 8:37 AM
Dan, please tell me it gets better starting tonight? Please?
5 2/3 IP
5 K
1 BB
6 H
3 earned runs
O's win 6-3....matusz gets the W.
Posted by: Rob K. | August 4, 2009 8:53 AM
5 or 6 IP, 4H, 0R. Trembley will take him out around the 100 pitch mark. Then the bullpen will do its thing and lose the game. (Why can't we get rid of Baez???)
Posted by: walt | August 4, 2009 9:02 AM
4 2/3 innings 7h 3er. 3bb, 4k No decision.
Posted by: Dave | August 4, 2009 9:04 AM
6 and 2/3 innings 3 hits 2 er 1bb 5ks gets the win
Posted by: Yoni | August 4, 2009 9:10 AM
5.1 IP
3 ER
6 H
4 K
0 BB
Posted by: jason | August 4, 2009 9:20 AM
6 innings
87 pitches-Dave pulls him
0 hits
0 walks
18 strike outs
Orioles up 3-0 but the bullpen blows it giving up 7 runs before an out is recorded in the 7th
Posted by: Mike | August 4, 2009 9:38 AM
6.1 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 4 Ks, leaves game with team up 4-2, where our bullpen blows the lead.
Posted by: Lightfoot | August 4, 2009 9:39 AM
Wow John Wieters has not been labled a bust and that was Tillmans 2nd! major league game.
I say 6 Inning 5 hits 2 runs 3 strikouts two walks
Posted by: fan of birds | August 4, 2009 9:44 AM
9IP, O Hits, 27K's; O's lose in the 10th inning after Melvin Mora, brought in as a defensive replacement, makes three errors to load the bases, then Cabrera hits a grand slam off Jim Johnson. Post game comments by Mora claim that Trembley was shining a pocket mirror in his face causing the three errors. Says it is proof of no respect.
Posted by: Nostradamus | August 4, 2009 9:47 AM
5 2/3, 7H, 3ER, 2BB, 4K No decision
Posted by: Alan | August 4, 2009 9:56 AM
I watched him in Bowie just a month or 2 ago. He was impressive but unless he has made drastic improvement in the past month, I don't think he is quite ready for the big show yet. I predict:
5.0 IP 5 ER 8 H 2 BB 3 SO 1 L
I hope I am wrong though and he dominates.
Posted by: Garry | August 4, 2009 10:03 AM
2 1/3 7 H 5R 4ER 2K 4BB 2 LOB, Loss
Posted by: Duane | August 4, 2009 10:15 AM
5 IP
6 H
3 ER
3 R
2 BB
4SO
1 Win
Posted by: Dave | August 4, 2009 10:19 AM
Matusz will can pitch a quality start, 6 or more innings, 3 or less ER. But if the other nine will not on base...? If Mora is out, Trembley is the next...
Posted by: Adolfo Navas | August 4, 2009 10:24 AM
Sportscenter evening...
Complete game gem:
9.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 8 K, Win
Posted by: Mike | August 4, 2009 10:25 AM
4.2 IP
8 H
3BB
3K
4ER
ND
Posted by: mike | August 4, 2009 10:29 AM
7.0 IP 2 ER 5 H 2 BB 6 K ND
Unfortunately, we don't hit Washburn...ever.
Posted by: Brad | August 4, 2009 10:43 AM
IP: 6 2/3
ER: 3
H: 6
BB: 3
SO: 7 (Have a feeling he's going to K some people)
W/L: BIG W
When Tillman came up I knew he was going to eventually be great but take some lumps to start but for some reason I have a strong feeling about Matusz and I know you all will call me crazy but I have a vision of Lincecum and Hamels running through the brain when I think of Brian's potential.
Posted by: Steve | August 4, 2009 10:57 AM
7 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 Ks
Go Toreros
Posted by: J.T. | August 4, 2009 11:31 AM
How about emaciated?
5 2/3 innings. 3 earned runs. 5 Ks. 3 BBs
Posted by: matt | August 4, 2009 11:46 AM
Matusz will go for 5.2 IP, 8H, 4R, 4ER, 3 BB, 4K, ND
Posted by: SB | August 4, 2009 12:24 PM
7 innings 5 hits 2 walks 6 strikeouts 0earned runs 1unearned. Win if Cla comes in the 8th and Baez keeps his butt on the bench.
Posted by: Bill in Salisbury | August 4, 2009 12:31 PM
Does it even matter at this point? Way too soon to bring him up, just like Tillman.
Posted by: Mr. Deez | August 4, 2009 12:34 PM
5.0 INN + 3 batters
8 H
1 BB
5 R
4 SO
Loss
side prediction: he leaves with the bases loaded and (fill in name of lousy reliever) gives up grand slam on 1st pitch :(
Posted by: Dibs | August 4, 2009 12:44 PM
I think its the second coming of Sandy Koufax. That would be 7 innings, 4 hits, 1 walk, and 9 strikeouts.
Posted by: Donald | August 4, 2009 1:02 PM
5 2/3, 2 ER, 2 W, 4K, No decision
Posted by: don eminizer | August 4, 2009 1:02 PM
5.1 IP
8 H
2 BB
5 K
4 ER
W, O's win 6-4.
Posted by: Mike H | August 4, 2009 1:05 PM
He was a bright spot in Spring Training, so here's my modestly optimistic line:
IP: 6 2/3
R: 3
ER: 2
H: 7
BB: 2
K: 3
He seemed very confident when last we saw him in an Orioles uniform in Florida, so I say that continues.
Posted by: Brian | August 4, 2009 1:23 PM
Matusz goes 7 innings and gives up 2 runs. 7inn 8hits 2er 2walks 4ks.
Melvin Mora is back in the lineup and hits 4 homers. Orioles are so excited they pick up Melvin's option for next year and then signs to another multi-year contract. In the offseason they trade Tillman and Matusz to the Royals for Chen and Ponson. ;-)
Posted by: Meathead | August 4, 2009 1:26 PM
6 IP
2 R
1 ER
6 K
2 BB
4 H (two singles, a double, and a HR)
a much needed WIN....
...and a pickoff at first!!!
Posted by: JB | August 4, 2009 1:50 PM
Matusz is going to be an fantastic pitcher and an Oriole for a long time. I hear great things about him, and I heard that Mr.Matusz has pinpoint accuarcy.
IP:8
H:4
ER:0
SO:8(Senor Matusz is going to SO alot of hitters.)
BB:1(Poor umpiring leads to this)
Matusz-(1-0)
The Orioles get to Washburn and score 4 runs off of him. Remember, this is the third time the O's face him this season. Third time's the charm. Something has got to give.
Posted by: Oriolesfan122 | August 4, 2009 2:02 PM
6 2/3 IP 7 Hits 2 R (1 ER) 1 BB 4 K's and the Loss.
Orioles lose the game 4-0.
Posted by: ScottP from DE | August 4, 2009 2:19 PM
Dan- do any of the following strike you?
assailed, abraded, badgered, plagued, harassed, harried, exasperated, vexed, burned, bedeviled, dogged, hounded, beset, troubled, exhausted, fatigued, rattled, wearied, worn, vexed, tried, marauded, tormented, depredated, plundered, tortured, tormented, abused, afflicted, pained, punished, harrowed, ravished, violated, smote, molested, distressed, confounded, nonplussed, perplexed
I'll go with 5 innings, 3Ks, 5 hits, 2 BBs, ER 3. No Decision.
Posted by: Matt C. | August 4, 2009 2:20 PM
7.2 IP, 2 ER 4 hits, 1 BB
Posted by: barry | August 4, 2009 2:21 PM
6.0 IP 3H 0ER 3BB 3K and winning pitcher
Posted by: Sudhir | August 4, 2009 2:38 PM
I think he'll have a good game.
6.2 IP, 4H, 2ER, 5K, 2BB, and a W.
Posted by: Scott | August 4, 2009 3:17 PM
IP: 8.2
ER: 0
H: 2
BB: 0
K: 11
O's win 15-0, Reimold, Jones, and Markakis hit back-to-back-to-back bombs
At the very worst
Posted by: Anonymous | August 4, 2009 3:30 PM
Tigers hit left-handed pitchers well.
Matusz:
3 2/3 IP
6 R
9 H
3 K
2 BB
L
Posted by: TD Saul | August 4, 2009 3:37 PM
9.0 IP 0 ER 0 H 0 BB 20 K Win
Complete game no hitter Perfect game
Matt Weiters jacks 3 home runs opposite field in comfy Comerica Park
Posted by: phocheesy | August 4, 2009 3:50 PM
does not matter!!!he should be left in Norfolk. Bring him up in Sept. Playing with him will backfire like Tillman. We are not going to win this year or next year. The club is not hitting when they need to. However, 5 IP, 4 runs, 3 KO, 4 walks, 8 hits, gets a loss. GO O's
Posted by: Anonymous | August 4, 2009 4:20 PM
5.1 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 4 R, 4 BB, 3 K
Leaves with runners at the corners.
Posted by: The Globalizer | August 4, 2009 4:23 PM
7 1/3 innings, 7 hits, 1 walk, 2 er , 4 k's, ND as game goes extra....strikeouts won't be there right away but too talented to struggle against that lineup
Posted by: Pete | August 4, 2009 5:10 PM
I just wanna know whos calling Tillman and Wieters a bust??????
Posted by: Colin | August 4, 2009 5:17 PM
IP - 9.0
Hits - 0
BB - 0
Ks - 27
After the game, he is sent back down to Rochester, with Melvin Mora's taking his place in the rotation and going 8-0 the rest of the year.
Posted by: Fang Guy | August 4, 2009 6:11 PM
6 IP
7 Hits
2 ER
2 BBs
6 Ks
ND
Posted by: Justin | August 4, 2009 6:28 PM
5.1 innings 6 hits one earnered run, 5 strik outs 5 walks
Posted by: pizza hut | August 4, 2009 9:34 PM
how about that.. brian wins! and a quality start at that..
he looked good! but his pitch selection and that of matt weiters could improve.. teams will start picking up on patterns after awhile! over all i say he did a good job! as they say a win is a win!
Posted by: Allen | August 4, 2009 10:18 PM