The Orioles summoned rookie right-hander David Hess from Triple-A Norfolk to face the American League’s best offense Sunday at Fenway Park. Shutting down the Boston Red Sox, who have perhaps the top batting order in the major leagues from top to bottom, was a daunting task, and Hess was taught some valuable lessons in the Orioles’ 5-0 loss to the Red Sox.
All five runs Hess allowed over 4 2/3 innings were scored on home runs. After the game, the 24-year-old said it was a fine line between success and allowing those three home runs balls, and that it was something he’d definitely learn from going forward.