Crimson Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford cruised via 5 innings in opposition to the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday, however in the end fell off within the sixth inning and was pulled after a conclusion just like his earlier outing.
Crawford threw simply over 60 pitches via 5 innings, however struggled together with his command within the sixth. He opened the body with a pair of strikes to leadoff man Ramon Urias, however let the No. 9 batter off the hook with 4 consecutive balls for a leadoff stroll. Crawford adopted it up with two balls to Colton Cowser earlier than he hit him on the wrist. It gave the Orioles a pair of runners and no one out in an eventual three-run inning.
“The purple flag was the stroll,” Crimson Sox supervisor Alex Cora instructed reporters after Boston’s 4-2 loss, as seen on NESN’s postgame protection. “The command was off, I felt.”
Bailey Horn relieved Crawford with one out within the sixth and gave up a two-run dwelling run to No. 5 batter Adley Rutschman.
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“I feel immediately, clearly, was the leadoff stroll,” Crawford instructed reporters, as seen on NESN. “I received forward of him, and I wasn’t in a position to put him away. In a scenario like that, in that ballgame, I can’t stroll him.”
Crawford known as it “annoying” and “irritating” not having the ability to get via the sixth inning. He felt his command was good via the primary 5 innings, transferring the ball inside and outdoors the zone, earlier than his sixth-inning troubles.
It was weirdly just like his earlier begin in opposition to the Texas Rangers final week. In that contest, Crawford was good via 5 1/3 innings earlier than he in the end was was charged for 4 runs on three hits with one stroll and 4 strikeouts.
“I simply should be extra conscious, attacking the zone as soon as I get forward of that hitter,” Crawford stated.
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Listed here are extra notes from Crimson Sox-Orioles:
— Boston’s offense did not do a lot to assist its employees. The Crimson Sox left 11 runners on base after they went 1-for-14 with runners in scoring place.
“We did an excellent job taking our singles and no matter, however what it issues we weren’t in a position to money in,” Cora stated.
— The Crimson Sox out-hit the Orioles 11-3 within the contest. They’ve recorded 10-plus hits in 17 of their final 25 video games. On the season, Boston has recorded 10 or extra hits 54 instances, which ranks second in MLB behind solely the Houston Astros. The Crimson Sox now are 43-11 in these video games.
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“We swung the bat effectively. We put strain on all of them weekend,” Cora stated. “I feel offensively we’re among the finest groups within the massive leagues.”
— Orioles right-hander Albert Suarez threw six scoreless innings. He scatted seven hits with six strikeouts as he threw 60 of his 99 pitches for strikes.
“He is a type of guys, he will assault up within the zone,” Cora stated.
— Cora clearly will not be sounding any alarms after the loss.
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“Robust one, however I feel we performed effectively throughout the sequence, we payed effectively immediately,” he stated. “Simply received to maneuver on and be prepared for tomorrow.”
— Ceddanne Rafaela dedicated a expensive error within the sixth inning, overthrowing Crawford when the right-hander ran over to cowl first base. Cora stated he would have to check out the tape, however acknowledged it was a tough play after Triston Casas fielded the bottom ball.
— The Crimson Sox will journey to Houston as they open up a three-game sequence in opposition to the Astros on Monday night time. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET, and you’ll watch it stay on NESN after an hour of pregame protection.
