Another quality start for Tyler Wells, and another win for the Baltimore Orioles. Wells gave up an early run to Minnesota, but buckled down right away. And then Oriole bats lifted him up. Wells’ line: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K.
Wells allowed a run on a wild pitch in the last of the first. But then the O’s came to bat in the second. Three consecutive base hits loaded the bases with nobody out. Then Colton Cowser drew a walk, tying the ballgame. That was followed by a Ramon Urias walk, again with the bases loaded. And the Birds held a 2-1 lead.
But it didn’t end there. Adam Frazier smacked a two-RBI single, extending the lead. That was followed by RBI-singles by both Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander. And the Birds led 6-1.
Minnesota would tag Wells with one more run on Solano’s RBI-double in the last of the sixth. Minnesota did threaten in the seventh, but Brian Baker struck out Gallo to end the inning. And with that, the Birds have taken the first two games of the series in Minnesota.
The Orioles also got All-Star starter Austin Hays back for the first time since Sunday this afternoon. Hays of course collided with a Minnesota player on the base paths last Sunday, and he hasn’t played since. He was 1-for-3 this afternoon, and will start Tuesday night’s All-Star Game in Seattle for the American League.
The series and the first half conclude tomorrow at Minnesota’s Target Field. Kyle Gibson gets the start for the O’s, and he’ll be opposed by Minnesota’a Joe Ryan. Game time is set for just after 2 PM.
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