Tuesday Bird Droppings: Orioles get into the win column for the first time in 2022

It was the type of win that has been rare around these parts for a few years. Pitching ruled the day, the lineup did just enough, and the gloves played a clean game.

With each passing game I get a bit more excited about the Orioles bullpen. Mike Baumann made his season debut and looked incredible with a fastball touching 98 mph.

Cionel Pérez is a weapon from the left side. And I personally love the idea of Jorgé López closing, if that is truly the plan.

Bruce Zimmermann knows how to pitch. Just about every soft-tossing lefty gets slapped with the “pitchability” label, but it is on full display with Zimmermann. 

His change-up was nasty on Monday, and he was locating just about everything. I know the Brewers offense has some holes,

Across four games, the Orioles offense has scored a total of six runs. They need to improve. Things were better in the win.

They struck out just seven times, a season low, and there were a handful of hard-hit balls with high hit probabilities that the Brewers were able to snag.

It all starts with Cedric Mullins. He was responsible for the two RBI on Monday, but he also struck out two more times, bringing his total to nine on the season.

It all starts with Cedric Mullins. He was responsible for the two RBI on Monday, but he also struck out two more times, bringing his total to nine on the season.