Monthly Archives: July 2018

O’s beginning to move

Went up to the Yards today and saw a most enjoyable game as Baltimore defeated Tampa Bay 11-5. Two homeruns by Chris Davis and solo shots by Jonathon Schoop and Austin Wynns. Dylan Bundy pitched “good enough.” However, the main … Continue reading

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Who’ll stop the rain

Went up to the Yards last night to catch my first glimpse of the post-Manny Machado Orioles. Their opponent was the Boston Red Sox. In some years I’m conflicted as to who to root for. Not so this year. The … Continue reading

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I wonder if…

…today was Manny Machado’s last game as an Oriole. He was taken out half way through the game. Perhaps a trade has been worked out and it will be announced after the All Star game. I’ve always wondered if the … Continue reading

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A little late…

…to be reporting on last evening’s baseball adventures but here goes. Yanks vs Birds in an old fashioned two for the price of one doubleheader at the Yards stating at 4:00 p.m. What’s not to like. And the O’s actually … Continue reading

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“Bullpen Ball”

On July 2, 1952 I saw my first Boston Red Sox. It was at Yankee Stadium and the Sox won 5-4. Al Benton pitched the last 2.i innings for the Sox. Al was 41 at the time and it the … Continue reading

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And sometimes it’s easy

Went up to the Yards today to see the Orioles take on the Los Angeles Angels. The Birds took a temporary detour on their one-way ride to oblivion and actually played a good game. A very good game. Homeruns by … Continue reading

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