There’s no getting around that the Orioles really blew it in the just-concluded series against the Tigers. The offense just inexplicably evaporated against some not-that-great pitchers. You can never count on a sweep, even against a bad team, but the O’s had no business almost getting swept by those same Tigers - or getting swept by them earlier in the season. That’s one of the things that will sting when wondering about how this season could have been just a little different.
A former Tiger awaits them tonight, with Justin Verlander set to pitch for the Astros. Even with the knowledge that Verlander has pitched pretty well this season, I’m floored actually looking at his numbers.