Dave Trembley predicted that the warm weather would produce some big hits from the O's hitters.
So far, he looks like a psychic. After going all season without a 3-run-homer, the O's had three 3-run-shots in the past five games, and added their first grand slam yesterday. The only blemish was the shutout against Kansas City.
The O's still don't look like a big-hitting club; before the comeback yesterday they had recorded just two hits. The team is producing when they need to, and it has resulted in a 21-19 record and 3rd place in the AL East.
These stats may not seem that significant, but they're huge. It's not just one player that has been contributing; each game has had an unexpected hero (or heroes). The O's still can't be considered an offensive threat, but they've been clutch hitters over the past week (omitting the shutout).
The pitching has been incredible, as both the starters and the bullpen have vastly improved.
If the offense gets on track and starts hitting regularly, these O's may make believers out of everyone.
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The orioles are a terrible hitting club. They are not getting hot, rather lucky. Kevin Millar is their cleanup hitter. Wow what a threat that is for opposing pitchers to see. Until they solidify the lineup with an actual "power hitter" the orioles lineup is a joke.
Jeff, you need to follow the team a bit more...Huff is our #4...
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