Chris Tillman’s 22-start winless streak lasted 10 days shy of an entire calendar year, so earning his first victory since May 7 had to feel encouraging for the long-struggling Orioles right-hander.
The way he did it, however, by tossing seven scoreless innings of one-hit ball against the Detroit Tigers in the Orioles’ 6-0 win at Camden Yards on Friday night, sparked memories of the old Tillman, the one who was the anchor of the club’s rotation from 2013 to 2016.
Tillman, 30, is not the same pitcher he was. His velocity has diminished.