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Orioles lineup against Braves

Orioles lineup against Braves
For the Orioles: Zach Britton LHP Markakis has hit in 20 of his last 21 games, going 39-for-96 (.406). In his last 22 games, Reynolds is batting .328 (23-for-68) with four doubles, eight homers and 14 RBIs. He's also walked 18 times in those 22 games. In the last 18 games since June 12, Orioles starters have completed seven innings just once (Jeremy Guthrie on July 1st) and have compiled a 6.63 ERA in 92.1 innings. The starters are 2-6 with a 8.27 ERA in the last eight games. The...
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Wieters is an All-Star

Wieters is an All-Star
Catcher Matt Wieters will be the Orioles' lone representative for the July 12 All-Star Game in Arizona. Wieters is batting .262 with 13 doubles, seven homers and 33 RBIs in 71 games, but his selection is based heavily on his work defensively. Wieters leads all major league catchers in runners caught stealing (23) and in fielding percentage (.998, one error) and is the only catcher with more than 40 starts who has not been charged with a passed ball. Wieters has caught the second-most...
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Orioles break out familiar recipe for defeat

Orioles break out familiar recipe for defeat
A play isn't made in the field. A young pitcher can't minimize the damage. If I had a nickel for every time I've seen this act play out, I'd report to spring training next year in my own private jet. Or I'd almost be able to pay Sidney Ponson's bar tab. The Orioles led, 2-0, in the fourth inning tonight, but starter Jake Arrieta gave up a two-out double to Chipper Jones. He hit Freddie Freeman on the foot with an 0-2 pitch, which he simply can't do in that situation. Dan Uggla...
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Quick injury updates

Quick injury updates
I'm going to make another attempt to go off campus and watch the Orioles-Braves game, though I'm packing up the laptop in case of baseball emergency. Before I head out, I want to pass along three injury updates that manager Buck Showalter relayed to reporters in Hot-lanta. Brian Roberts could start swinging a bat early next week. He's had two good days in a row, getting through his conditioning work and limited baseball activities without headaches or dizziness. Showalter confirmed in his...
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Davis gets start, Reimold does not

Davis gets start, Reimold does not
I know this will be an unpopular lineup with most of you, because Nolan Reimold isn't in it. Does it help that Blake Davis is starting at second base? For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Derrek Lee 1B Luke Scott LF, Mark Reynolds 3B Blake Davis 2B Jake Arrieta RHP For the Braves: Jordan Schafer CF Alex Gonzalez SS Jason Heyward RF Chipper Jones 3B Freddie Freeman 1B Dan Uggla 2B Nate McLouth LF David Ross C Tim Hudson RHP
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It won't get any easier with Hudson

It won't get any easier with Hudson
Think the Orioles had problems at the plate last night? Now they have to deal with Braves right-hander Tim Hudson, who's 9-2 with a 2.53 ERA in 11 career starts against them. Hudson's allowed 64 hits in 74 2/3 innings, with 19 walks and 45 strikeouts. The Orioles are hitting .232 against him. This season, Hudson is 6-6 with a 3.51 ERA, 24 walks and 70 strikeouts. Hudson hasn't allowed an earned run in his last two starts covering 14 innings, with four walks and 16 strikeouts. He's...
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No Guts, no glory?

No Guts, no glory?
Jeremy Guthrie deserved better than a loss last night, but how many times have I written those words? Guthrie didn't get a single run of support. He took a one-hit shutout into the bottom of the sixth and still ended up with the loss. Just his luck that he'd pitch on the same night that Atlanta's Jair Jurrjens decided to take a one-hit shutout through nine innings and into a cab back to his apartment. I mean, what are the odds? With Guthrie, they're pretty good. I wonder if running the...
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Orioles won't be no-hit (and they won't win)

Orioles won't be no-hit (and they won't win)
It was getting pretty dicey there. Adam Jones bounced a single into center field with one out in the top of the seventh inning to break up Jair Jurrjens' no-hit bid. The ball took a few hops, but I swear that I counted 17. Maybe it just looked that way. Jurrjens still has his shutout intact, however. The Orioles are losing, 2-0. Jurrjens had a perfect game until Mark Reynolds walked in the sixth. Gary Thorne asks Buck Showalter for his thoughts on the Birds' 4-0 loss to Atlanta Say what...
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Reimold back on bench

Reimold back on bench
Nolan Reimold homered and drove in four runs last night, but Luke Scott gets the start in left field for tonight's series-opener in Atlanta. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Derrek Lee 1B Luke Scott LF Mark Reynolds 3B Robert Andino 2B Jeremy Guthrie RHP For the Braves: Jordan Schafer CF Jason Heyward RF Brian McCann C Chipper Jones 3B Freddie Freeman 1B Dan Uggla 2B Alex Gonzalez SS Nate McLouth LF Jair Jurrjens RHP Jurrjens is 10-3 with a 2.07...
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Viola headed to Atlanta, Rapada clears waivers

Viola headed to Atlanta, Rapada clears waivers
The Orioles haven't announced the transaction, but left-hander Pedro Viola will join the team in Atlanta and be officially recalled from Double-A Bowie. Viola will replace Brian Matusz on the 25-man roster. This is a short-term move. Viola will give the Orioles an extra southpaw in the bullpen to counter the Braves' left-handed hitters, but he's not expected to stay long. Viola made one appearance with the Orioles this season, retiring all five Seattle Mariners that he faced. He joined...
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Looking back at a loss and an option

Looking back at a loss and an option
Well, so much for finishing the homestand on a high note. The Orioles tied their season high by hitting into four double plays last night, and the Cardinals completed their first road sweep of the season. Brian Matusz was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after the game, a move that couldn't have come as much of a surprise. Manager Buck Showalter wanted Matusz to work through his issues here, but he needed to see some results. Fastball command and velocity aren't where they need to be, and the...
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Matusz talks about his demotion

Matusz talks about his demotion
Brian Matusz expressed confidence tonight that he'll regain his effectiveness once he's at Triple-A Norfolk. He sounds like he's in a good frame of mind. "Absolutely," he said. "It's going to be tough. I'm not getting it done up here. It's not fair for the team. Every fifth day I go out there and make starts like this. It's just motivation for me to get down there and work with Mike Griffin, the pitching coach, and get myself back to regular form. Brian Matusz speaks to the media...
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Matusz optioned to Triple-A Norfolk (with quotes)

Matusz optioned to Triple-A Norfolk (with quotes)
The Orioles optioned left-hander Brian Matusz to Triple-A Norfolk after tonight's game. A corresponding move will be announced tomorrow. Matusz is 1-4 with an 8.77 ERA in six starts since coming off the disabled list. He allowed eight runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings tonight in the Orioles' 9-6 loss to the Cardinals. Manager Buck Showalter said he's not angry with Matusz. "I just know he's capable of better," Showalter said. Showalter also said that Norfolk will be a "better...
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More on Simon, Berkman and the farm (updated)

More on Simon, Berkman and the farm (updated)
Tonight's attendance: 28,340 Alfredo Simon had retired eight of nine batters before Lance Berkman led off the top of the seventh inning with his second home run of the night and his 20th this season. David Freese followed with a double, and Simon was out of the game. Michael Gonzalez walked Colby Rasmus to put runners on first and second with no outs, but he escaped the jam without another run scoring. Berkman is the first Cardinals player to homer from both sides of the plate since...
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Another short night for Matusz (updated twice)

Another short night for Matusz (updated twice)
Brian Matusz's sixth start didn't bring any comfort to the Orioles or the young left-hander. Matusz allowed eight runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings, with one walk, two strikeouts and two home runs. He threw 70 pitches, the last resulting in Jon Jay's three-run homer. Alfredo Simon replaced Matusz, who has surrendered 14 runs and 18 hits in his last two starts covering eight innings. Rick Adair and catcher Matt Wieters both made trips to the mound in the fourth - Adair after No. 9...
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Showalter talks about Matusz (O's trail 4-0)

Showalter talks about Matusz (O's trail 4-0)
Manager Buck Showalter was asked what he needs to see from Brian Matusz tonight to be convinced that the left-hander is moving in the right direction. It won't be velocity. "I know what everybody's going to be looking at the first time he throws a fastball - second time, third time," Showalter said. "I think command and his secondary pitches, so that thick or thin he'll be able to defend himself. Going back through the tape and stuff, you see a lot of those pitches were center cut. That...
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Showalter talks about Reimold (plus minor league note)

Showalter talks about Reimold (plus minor league note)
As soon as the Cardinals announced that left-hander Jaime Garcia would make tonight's start for the Cardinals instead of right-hander Jake Westbrook, you knew that Nolan Reimold would crack the Orioles' lineup for the first time since June 19. It's not like Reimold is being eased back into the competition. Not with Garcia on the mound. "Well, like he said, it beats (Triple-A) Norfolk," manager Buck Showalter said. "First of all, there aren't many left-handers in the big leagues who...
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A few pregame notes

A few pregame notes
Jake Arrieta is still scheduled to start Saturday night's interleague game in Atlanta. He threw in the bullpen yesterday and impressed pitching coach Rick Adair. Vladimir Guerrero is expected to be on the bench again for the three games against the Braves unless injuries dictate a change in plans. Guerrero didn't start any of the games in Washington and Pittsburgh. Former No. 1 pick Matt Hobgood threw two scoreless innings today for the Gulf Coast League Orioles. He allowed one hit and...
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Reimold starting tonight

Reimold starting tonight
Nolan Reimold is making his first start tonight since June 19. He'll also get his first at-bats since that date. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Derrek Lee 1B Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 3B Nolan Reimold LF Robert Andino 2B Brian Matusz LHP If you're keeping score at home, here are the Orioles' draft picks who have agreed to terms: Mike Wright (3), Kyle Simon (4), Matt Taylor (5), Trent Howard (7), Devin Jones (9), Adam Davis...
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RIP if you're a RISP (plus minor league note)

RIP if you're a RISP (plus minor league note)
I'm staring at my laptop screen right now and wondering if I should just slam it shut and go back to bed. The Orioles are making me want to pull the covers over my head. Maybe I'll bring a blanket to the press box. They went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position last night and are 9-for-61 in their last seven games. They couldn't score after loading the bases with no outs. They stranded eight more runners. The rotation has turned in one quality start in the last 12 games. I'm not a...
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