Do you hear that? That swishing noise is the sound of the Orioles first ever sweep at Minute Maid Park. The Orioles jumped out to an early lead and utilized a strong showing from the bullpen in a 5-2 victory over the Astros.
Baltimore struck first with a patient approach at the plate. Leadoff hitter Cedric Mullins worked the count full before earning a free pass, and Trey Mancini followed with another quality at bat to earn a base on balls.
The pair of walks generated an early mound visit by Astros pitching coach Brent Strom.