Brad Bergesen showed command against the White Sox hitters, and his sinker looked practically un-hittable. He fanned 4 over his 5.2 innings in the game, and gave Orioles fans everywhere something to smile about after seeing sub par pitching starts in 3 of the 4 losses in Boston. If these are the types of pitching performances that we can expect from our young guns on the Tides and Baysox, then bring a few more of them up now, and get Simon and Eaton out of here. Put Brian Bass on the same plane. I loved seeing a young Orioles product succeed last night, and I hope that it is only foreshadowing the strong pitching prospects that will make their way into the O's rotation and bullpen over the next season or two.
It wasn't only the pitching that was hot in the 10-3 win last night though; the bats were on fire. Aubrey Huff jacked 2 long balls; one that sailed over the right field foul pole and onto Eutaw Street, and the other to the bleacher seats to put the icing on the game. Nick Markakis stayed hot at the plate and went 4 for 4 with 3 singles and a double, driving in 2. He currently leads the American League in RBIs at 18, and is 6th in batting average at .389. It is great to see multiple Orioles listed toward the top of all of the offensive statistical categories. Now let's just get O's at the top of the pitching categories and we might be a legitimate threat in the AL East.
I like the promise shown by Bergesen on Tuesday night. Sure, the kid's a rookie, every start isn't going to go his way this season. But, he showed us last night that he has the stuff to succeed at the top level, and I can't wait until his friends from Norfolk come into town as well.
O's vs. White Sox - Part II - Tonight at 7:05PM on MASN
Jeremy Guthrie (2-0) vs. John Danks (1-0)
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