On a hot and humid Father’s Day afternoon at Camden Yards, Orioles starter Matt Harvey was showing plus velocity from the get-go — topping out at 97 mph on his four-seamer — with a crisp slider as well. It was a promising sign because the Orioles and Harvey desperately needed a good outing after his recent struggles.
Despite some drama in the first, the O’s right-hander left the mound with a scoreless frame under his belt. After recording the first two outs, Harvey loaded the bases on two singles and a walk before striking out Cavan Biggio on a slider with the count full.