Can Orioles' Pitching Recover After Phillies' Offensive Onslaught?

In a recent preseason encounter at Ed Smith Stadium, the Baltimore Orioles fell to the Philadelphia Phillies with a final score of 1-12. This game left the Orioles with a 9-12 record, while the Phillies improved to 10-9. The match was attended by 8,089 fans and lasted for approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Orioles' Struggle at the Plate

The Orioles struggled significantly in their offensive efforts throughout the game. Collectively, they managed only six hits and one run against the Phillies' pitching staff. The team's batting average was a mere .176, with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .176 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .294. Notably, Ramón Laureano stood out by hitting a home run and driving in the only run for his team, showcasing his power potential despite the overall offensive shortfall.

Pitching Woes Continue

On the mound, Orioles pitchers faced challenges containing Philadelphia's hitters. The starting pitcher ended with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75 over four innings pitched but it was their bullpen that suffered most notably allowing seven earned runs over five innings which ballooned their ERA to 12.6 for this game alone. Nathan Webb had particularly tough outing from the bullpen with an ERA of 27.0 after conceding multiple runs.

Looking Ahead

The Baltimore Orioles will look to bounce back in their next preseason game against Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland on March 16th at 1:05 PM EDT. Fans can catch this matchup live as both teams prepare for their upcoming regular season schedules.

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