Chris Bassitt was outstanding against his former team tonight for the Baltimore Orioles. Needless to say, he kept a potent Toronto offense at bay – perhaps because he knew them? Bassitt’s line: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K.
This was a pitcher’s duel from the beginning. Not exactly what anyone would have expected, but it’s the game we got. And sometimes that’s how you have to win.
Bassitt surrendered a solo homer in the third to Giminez, giving Toronto a 1-0 lead. They say that solo home runs never hurt you / but that’s not true. Coby Mayo smacked one of his own in fourth, tying the game at one.
Toronto would scratch another across in the eighth, when Pinago walked with the bases loaded. The Birds were unable to come back with one final run. And they fell in game one of three, 2-1.
The Birds had their chances. They had various situations with runners on base, but couldn’t deliver. You have to take advantage of situations where you can score runs. Especially in division games. But the beauty of baseball is you can always win tomorrow.
The series continues tomorrow at Camden Yards. Trevor Rogers gets the start for the O’s, abd Toronto is yet to announce a starter. Game time is set for just after 7 PM.
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