In the midst of a month when he has re-established himself as a productive and healthy major league hitter, outfielder Nolan Reimold’s three-run, game-winning home run through the mist and off the front of the right field flag court showed one of the biggest keys to the Orioles’ success so far.
Reimold, the team’s platoon outfielder against left-handed starters, has keyed five victories over such pitchers this season. Manager Buck Showalter said it’s no coincidence that these Orioles, who have a healthy Reimold to go along with slugging right-handed hitter Mark Trumbo, have fared better against lefties this year.