Mark Trumbo heard all the speculation, because for every story written during spring training about about just how much power the Orioles’ lineup could have this season, he was questioned on the subject.
In becoming the first player in Orioles history to homer twice in one inning as part of a nine-run, four-home run seventh inning in Friday’s 11-5 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park, Trumbo admitted that reality is better than any prognostication could provide.
“There’s no doubt. This is where the fun is. The speculation—the preseason—is one thing.