Dean Kremer has his struggles tonight against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park. But he also rebounded in a way. And against a lineup as potent as Philadelphia’s, that’s reallly all you can ask. However you can’t win if you can’t score. Kremer’s line: 6.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 6 K,
Kremer surrendered an RBI-double to Marsh in the second inning. This in effect was part of back-to-back doubles in the inning, and it but the O’s. However Kepler would then follow with a two-run home run, and the Orioles trailed 3-0.
Aside from Stott’s RBI-triple in the fourth, Kremer settled down after that. Make no mistake that unless a pitcher is an utter disaster (and Kremer wasn’t on this night), it’s not his fault if the team loses and they get shut out. Again, you can’t have ANY shot of winning if you don’t score.
There’s no AI or computer program which could undo that sentiment. Marsh would tack on an insurance run in the eighth with a solo homer, and the O’s fell 5-0. You have to score to win – FACT.
In fairness, Philadelphia is one of the best teams in the league. Can the Orioles really expect to compete in their current state of power? With the number of players they have on the IL. Many will say yes, they should compete. But be fair.
The series concludes tomorrow at Citizen’s Bank Park. Trevor Rogers gets the start for the Orioles, and he’ll be opposed by Philadelphia’s Ranger Suarez. Game time is set for just after 12:30 PM.
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