Bryan Baker Hit With First Loss Against Angels
2 years agoBaltimore Orioles right-hander Bryan Baker was saddled with the loss to the visiting Los Angeles Angels in the 6-5 defeat on Thursday. Baker is now 3-1 on the year after giving up two runs on one hit while walking two and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning in the eighth frame. Before his appearance on Thursday, the 28-year-old reliever had given up only one run in his last 20 outings out of the bullpen. Baker is now sporting a still-solid 2.57 ERA (2.73 FIP), 1.24 WHIP, 13 walks and 27 strikeouts in 21 innings pitched in relief for the O's this year. He's become an option in high-leverage relief spots by the way he's pitched, but he could be moved back to more of a middle-relief role once Mychal Givens (knee) and Dillon Tate (forearm) are able to return from their injuries.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com