The O's couldn't get anything going offensively on Sunday afternoon, dropping the finale to the Indians 5-1.
Scheduled starter David Hernandez was a late scratch, due to shoulder discomfort, and was replaced by lefty Mark Hendrickson.
Hendrickson excelled in the bullpen last season after a few horrendous tries as a starter, but he held his own on Sunday. He lasted five innings, allowing three runs off seven hits, but was eventually tagged with the loss.
The Orioles actually collected nine hits off Cleveland's starter Jake Westbrook, but all but one were singles...with two outs in the ninth, Luke Scott drilled a solo shot to left field for the Birds only run. Westbrook struck out eight O's while issuing just one walk over nine innings.
After an explosive offensive outing Friday night (eight runs off 14 hits), the Birds managed just three runs over the last two ballgames...this story is getting old, fast.
Kansas City is in town for the final two games of the current eight-game homestand...the Birds are 3-3 thus far and send Brad Bergesen to the mound Monday night. Bergesen (3-2) leads the team in wins and has won three straight contests.
I'll be at the game Monday, looking for my first win of the season...Go O's!
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