With Thomas Eshelman getting the start, it felt like it could be a special night. Not special for Eshelman, but for a certain player sitting in the Orioles bullpen. Baltimore called up Mickey Jannis yesterday, and the odds felt high that the 33-year-old could finally make his major league debut tonight.
Eshelman impressed in a spot start last week but failed to recreate the magic against Houston. He allowed six runs on eight hits and exited after the fourth inning. With the game seemingly out of reach, Brandon Hyde turned to the knuckler.
The Astros needed a few at bats to settle in but eventually found their groove against Jannis.