If ever there was a game that might have created some positive momentum for the Orioles, Friday night’s comeback win over the Red Sox was it. It would have been nice to believe in this. Unfortunately for O’s fans, the only thing that needs to be said about momentum comes from Earl Weaver: “Momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher.”
The O’s brought Jordan Lyles into Game 1 of their Saturday doubleheader, surely hoping that after chewing up their bullpen on Friday, Lyles could help provide some stable innings. That’s the kind of pitcher Lyles has been through his Orioles tenure.