Starting tomorrow the O's have 7 games vs. the Mariners and Royals at home. Seattle has been playing well, KC continues to struggle.5 wins and two series victories would be good.6 wins would be excellent.
Sea & KC 8/6 - 8/12
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 08:21 AM
With the upcoming schedule, it's almost a must that they win 5 of these games if they want to make the playoffs.
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 10:09 AM
Fortunately we miss Felix in the Seattle series. We'll face Vargas, Beaven and Millwood, so we have a real shot to score some runs and win some games.
I agree, we need to win 5 or 6 of these, and we should have a chance to do so.
I agree, we need to win 5 or 6 of these, and we should have a chance to do so.
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 10:18 AM
Fortunately we miss Felix in the Seattle series. We'll face Vargas, Beaven and Millwood, so we have a real shot to score some runs and win some games.
I agree, we need to win 5 or 6 of these, and we should have a chance to do so.
Every time I thought we would win 5 of 6, or something like that, we do good to split. I have no expectations for these two series.
The series' after these 2 are the real important ones because we'll be playing teams we're competing against for the playoffs: BOS, DET, KC, TOR, CHI, NY, TB, OAK.
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 10:25 AM
Every time I thought we would win 5 of 6, or something like that, we do good to split. I have no expectations for these two series.
The series' after these 2 are the real important ones because we'll be playing teams we're competing against for the playoffs: BOS, DET, KC, TOR, CHI, NY, TB, OAK.
I hear ya. When we had the "stretch of doom" in May, we fared very well, much better than we thought. It works both ways, that's why the games are played on the field.
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 11:01 AM
Dont' sleep on Seattle..They've been a different team since the burden of Ichiro has been lifted. Blake Beavan has won 4 straight, Vargas has been incredible...This series scares the hell out of me.
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 12:08 PM
Playing at OPACY nullifies a lot of Seattle's strengths. I'm predicting a sweep for the Birds.
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:03 AM
Tillman, Britton, and Hunter going for the O's vs. Seattle. A lot of eyes will be on Britton.
O's
Runs 21st
Batting Average 24th
On-Base % 26th
Slugging % 17th
ERA 19th
Quality Starts 26th
WHIP 21st
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O's
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Batting Average 24th
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:44 AM
From August 1st...
USS Mariner: The Mariners Really Are Better, But How Much Better?
http://www.ussmarine...lly-are-better/
USS Mariner: The Mariners Really Are Better, But How Much Better?
http://www.ussmarine...lly-are-better/
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 11:10 AM
We seem to play up to our competition but also seem to play down to it as well. Really would not surprised if they lost four of six, after doing the inverse on the road against Yankees/Rays. Also, I find it very odd how we are playing better on the road than at home, any explanation for that or just one of those "flukey" thing?
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 11:13 AM
We've been at home when we get on cold streaks, and on the road when we've been on hot streaks.We seem to play up to our competition but also seem to play down to it as well. Really would not surprised if they lost four of six, after doing the inverse on the road against Yankees/Rays. Also, I find it very odd how we are playing better on the road than at home, any explanation for that or just one of those "flukey" thing?
Also, we had a heavy road schedule when we opened the season, which was when the team was playing the best.
I don't think it's any indication that the team actually performs better on the road vs. home, or that they aren't designed to play well in Camden Yards. Just a flukey thing with where we've bee in the schedule when we get hot or cold.
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 12:00 PM
So not to sound-like a broken record but I go into every three-game series with the mindset of winning of 2 of 3. Thus, I'm thinking of 2 of 3 and 3 of 4. I'll gladly take 5 out of 7. I agree with Chris, six would be icing on the cake. Honestly, I don't think I would be too disappointed with 4 out 7, they just played two great series against the Yanks/the Rays on the road.Starting tomorrow the O's have 7 games vs. the Mariners and Royals at home. Seattle has been playing well, KC continues to struggle.5 wins and two series victories would be good.6 wins would be excellent.
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 12:01 PM
It's not a must at all. Sorry, this isn't football.With the upcoming schedule, it's almost a must that they win 5 of these games if they want to make the playoffs.
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 12:02 PM
Still have over a month and a half of the season to go, please.Fortunately we miss Felix in the Seattle series. We'll face Vargas, Beaven and Millwood, so we have a real shot to score some runs and win some games.
I agree, we need to win 5 or 6 of these, and we should have a chance to do so.
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 07:18 PM
You have to beat the teams you are supposed to beat.It's not a must at all. Sorry, this isn't football.
I said almost a must btw...not saying do or die but you screw up this stretch, you put yourself in a bad position.
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:07 PM
Still have over a month and a half of the season to go, please.
Uhm... And thank you?
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Posted 07 August 2012 - 08:22 AM
Maybe not a must win but I think it is real important to get on a roll here against KC and the Mariners. A 5-2 week would give us a good boost as the schedule toughens. It also buys us time until hammel returns and the roster expands.Still have over a month and a half of the season to go, please.
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Posted 07 August 2012 - 10:55 PM
As of now, looks like Thursday's game will be Wei-Yin Chen (on his tshirt day) versus Jeremy Guthrie.
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Posted 08 August 2012 - 10:59 AM
Came back to get the series win, need to finish off the sweep tonight.
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