Brendan Mortensen

1 week ago | masnsports.com | Brendan Mortensen

TAMPA – “That’s a really, really frustrating loss.” That was the takeaway from Andrew Kittredge after last night’s game, one in which the Orioles led by eight in the second inning only to lose by four at the end of it. “Not much to say on that one,” Cedric Mullins added. “That's a tough loss. Definitely one you want to flush as soon as possible. Get back at it tomorrow.” That’s the mentality that the Orioles are bringing to the ballpark today, looking to rebound after last night’s deflating loss.

1 week ago | masnsports.com | Brendan Mortensen

TAMPA – It was an ominous night of baseball at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Under normal circumstances, the 4-1 Orioles win would’ve been the leading story. After last night’s loss, they turned things around to deliver an all-around win and secure a series split. Instead, minds were and continue to be elsewhere. In the seventh inning, a foul ball off the bat of Adley Rutschman took an unfortunate line to the Rays’ dugout.

1 week ago | masnsports.com | Brendan Mortensen

TAMPA – Eight runs on seven hits. That was the line for the Baltimore Orioles tonight in the second inning alone. Twelve runs on 18 hits. That was the line for the Tampa Bay Rays tonight in innings three through seven.   It culminated in a 12-8 Orioles loss, a tale of two games that the Orioles found themselves on the wrong end of. A contest that had the makings of a blowout still resulted in a victory with a comfortable margin, but not for the team that had an 8-0 advantage after two.

1 week ago | masnsports.com | Brendan Mortensen

TAMPA – Nobody wants their window of opportunity in the big leagues to open due to injury. Unfortunately, that’s the nature of the game and the reality for some, especially for those grinding away at Triple-A.   Ryan Mountcastle’s extended absence affords Coby Mayo the opportunity to get a look without fear of demotion. Mayo has been working hard at first base and improving at the plate, making the most of his chance. Now, that window is open for Trevor Rogers.

1 week ago | masnsports.com | Brendan Mortensen

TAMPA – Nobody would blame Ryan O’Hearn for paying close attention to stats. In the midst of a career season, the 31-year-old is hoping for his first All-Star selection. For a player optioned or designated for assignment five times during his professional career, the bid would signify the epitome of perseverance in the game. As such, the do-it-all slugger has earned the right to doom scroll box scores when he wakes up in his Florida hotel tomorrow morning. Instead, he’ll be doing arts and crafts.