Good morning, Camden Chatters.
Happy Fourth of July weekend, everyone. I can only hope yours is going better than Jorge Lopez’s.
The previously unhittable Orioles right-hander, who’s been getting major All-Star buzz for his breakout season as a first-year closer, is having a series to forget in Minnesota.
On Friday night, the Orioles summoned Lopez to protect a one-run lead in the ninth. The Twins walked him off.
On Saturday afternoon, the Orioles summoned Lopez to protect a one-run lead in the ninth. The Twins walked him off. Again.
It’s a painful turn of events for a guy who’s been almost automatic in the ninth inning and one of the biggest success stories of the Orioles’ intriguing season.