Camden Chat · Aug 8, 2021
Orioles lose to Rays 9-6 as bullpen implodes once again
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty ImagesGoing into today’s game, my main question was a two-parter: Would the Orioles give up at least 10 runs again and would the bullpen have another late inning meltdown? Secondary to that question was, will Jorge López be able to get through five innings for a second straight game?
No, the Orioles didn’t give up 10 runs. They gave up nine which is somehow even more annoying. Yes, the bullpen fell apart. Cole Sulser, Paul Fry, and Dillon Tate combined to give up seven runs in two innings to blow the game. And yes, López got through the fifth inning, but by the time the game was over I doubt anyone was feeling very good about that.