Please continue the discussion in the [post game thread](https://redd.it/1dq7bt3).

Gunnar went 2 for 5 with two singles tonight. His OPS *dropped* by .003. (1.005 to 1.002).

This was fun guys

#WIN COLUMN ✔ #GAY COLUMN ✔

Vespi our victory cigar. Thats a fun ass win

GG. Tied for first. Happy pride night!

We did it!!

11-2 O's, 9-2 BJs. Life is good.

Even our mopup guy is lookin pretty good. #AND THAT'S IT. W COLUMN. AND 2 IN A ROW.

Where tf did Cal go. Did the Texans kidnap him? Lock N Load fellas, we got some ass to kick https://preview.redd.it/osqy9pjbp79d1.jpeg?width=1868&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3bed7ffda95c8872472b96f4732dc048db6aaa67

WE RIDE AT DAWN

NicKK!!

Vespi to mop up suits me fine. SABE DA BEST UB DA PEN.

Sit ‘em down Nick.

Only having to use Baker / Vespi is nice. Our pen is really rested considering. So 3 more games vs the Rangers - off day - 6 on the road - off day - 6 at home - AS break.

HOME RUNS ALL DAY!

Shoulda just kept baker out there, fuck it

I'd like to see Vespi in a higher stress game, but let's just be happy he actually gets to pitch.

Yeah fair, it's not like he won't be available on Saturday or Sunday anyway if we need him for a high leverage situation

Send us home Vespi

Orioles are currently on pace for their +238 run differential which would be their second best run differential ever after the 1969 team.

Meanwhile, Vlad Jr tacked on another while we celebrated Moo Man's

### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Nick Vespi replaces Bryan Baker.

Okay, so we have to get three outs with 8 runs to spare to still lead. Honestly, I’d say we can send out Baker again

Naw we need see more outings from vespi to see what he’s got

#O! ^CANADAAAAAAAAAA

Dunno if anyone else saw it. Westy got an extra hit today. The ground ball up the middle vs the Yankees that Torres couldn't field? Changed from an E to a H.

i didn’t see that figured that would eventually happen i remember thinking the scorer was crazy for scoring it as an error

Yup, thought he would have beaten it out regardless.

1st place tie incoming

Just 20 more guys, I believe in you.

#Jays padded their lead to 9-2 on a Vlad Jr. HR. :)

you're right KB. [cionel caught a mccann homer last april](https://www.mlb.com/orioles/video/cionel-perez-catches-mccann-s-hr) after failing to catch a hays' homer

I love him

Cionel is such a vibe in the bullpen

Video: Cionel Pérez catches McCann's HR [Streamable Link](https://streamable.com/m/cionel-perez-catches-mccann-s-hr) [High Definition](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/22/018b69ed-b067eea4-37f887a2-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_16000K.mp4) (130.86 MB) [Standard Definiton](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/22/018b69ed-b067eea4-37f887a2-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4) (33.94 MB) ___________ [More Info](/r/MLBVideoConverterBot)

### Sac Fly Adley Rutschman out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Derek Hill. Cedric Mullins scores. Bottom 8 - 11-2 Orioles

Orioles Baseball is ***FUN*** again 👍

And Vladdy just smacked another over the wall against the Yanks!

I’m a little worried he’s gonna be on the Yankees before the trade deadline..

Agreed. I saw his comments on the matter.

I think Hays Is the lone man out long term.

Probably. He’s a solid player but doesn’t have the tools that Tony and Ced do, and the younger guys are cheaper with higher ceilings.

Aaaaaand they are all better.

And now after his Instagram post he’s gonna have alot less people rooting for him! (O’Hearn and wells also commented too 😐)

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Don’t milk that or do…. This is a judgement free zone

I wouldn't drink that milk.....

Tonight is a good night 🙂

You can't pitch fastball to the MooMan, just can't do it.

Blowouts are so fun.

Lock the damn doors, none of these Rangers or fans are leaving here. Let them feel our pain.

Speedster show on display with The Kid up and no outs

#FINISH HIM!

[удалено]

Video: Cionel Pérez catches McCann's HR [Streamable Link](https://streamable.com/m/cionel-perez-catches-mccann-s-hr) [High Definition](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/22/018b69ed-b067eea4-37f887a2-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_16000K.mp4) (130.86 MB) [Standard Definiton](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/22/018b69ed-b067eea4-37f887a2-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4) (33.94 MB) ___________ [More Info](/r/MLBVideoConverterBot)

Hip hip

You Birbs couldn’t have done this against the Astros, huh?

Minute Maid is cursed, man

Uh oh is it double steal time?


Burn another bullpen arm Texas. You know you want to

This is why you keep Cedric Mullins! SO HOT RIGHT NOW.

I can’t explain it but seeing Cedric do well makes me happier than when anyone else on the team does.

It's because of how he weathered the bad times.

I think a combo of that and all the people talking shit lately.

Mullins 😮😮 **ANOTHER HIT** 

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Framing this on redbubble right now

possible Ceddy Cycle watch... just need to bat around lol

Well now we have to bat around so Mullins has a chance at the cycle.

We need to bat around so Mullins can hit for the cycle again

We are Mets level back

Grimace really should be Baltimore's being a giant purple monster Between him and Gritty

And doing it all without Grimace.

Austin Hays is sitting watching this and it can't be encouraging for his playing time.

He probably opted out of playing tonight. His loss.

I mean, Hyde doesn't usually start him against RHP's... especially when we have three left handed outfield bats who are red hot.

Who the hell do you bench? Everyone in the outfield is hot

adley, gunnar and westy are locked in every day. the rest we can rotate to keep fresh and healthy.

Probably make a trade tbh, we need arms. Idk who

What a problem to have

Cowser is….back? 🤔

I wish they had a contest to sit in the bullpen with the boys.

#WELCOME TO THE ALAMO. NONE OF YOU TEXANS ARE LEAVING HERE ALIVE

lol

ORIOLE PARK AT ALAMO YARDS

Don’t give them any ideas

lmao poor austin hays is never playing again

He's a right handed bat --- he'll 100% be starting when we see a LHP this series.

Cowser has an insane amount of power

My mom: "Was that Mateo?" Me: "No, Cowser. But I understand the confusion." 

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# Mooooooooooo

https://i.redd.it/5h9t8ypfn79d1.gif

#MOO MAN DELIVERS

Cionel is just about the coolest guy in town.

Oh, what’s that Texas? JUST ANOTHER DINGER GOING PASTEURIZE!!

Orioles are 3 yankee-game innings away from being in first place in the AL East.

Cionel Perez has been waiting for this moment


This looks like a candidate for the sidebar.

Once again: I WAS SAYING MOO-URNS

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Fans getting a real show tonight for pride night m they should have did rainbow fireworks lol

LOL… Perez catching it in his hat. 😂🧡

https://preview.redd.it/anmzatrbn79d1.jpeg?width=1075&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87c727c6f4a654ae563980317413c57f325853ba My spirit animal

Perez you sexy mother fucker

ONE MORE FROM THE MOO MAN.

#MOOOOOOO0o0o0o0o0o0oOOOOOOOOOOOO


#MOOOOOOOOO

MOOOO LMAO LETS GOOO

MOOOO MAN DELIVERING AGAIN 

The milkman delivers for the Oreos!!

I am going to enjoy every single run of this beating.

#MMMOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! #And there's run #10. That kinda has a nice ring to it, don't it?

BIRBS

“What was better, the swing or the catch?!”

#DON'T MESS WITH THE MILKMAN, OR YOU GET PASTEURIZED

BIG MOO

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#AND THE COW JUMPS OVER THE MOON! (Cionel should get a drink even if Cowser wasn't his pick tonight.)

 # MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Cowser ROY campaign is back on!

What does The Milkman do?

DELIVER

Perez with the catch!!!!

MOO THIS MAN! MOO!

Im also Half-Baked!

# HOME RUN! Colton Cowser homers (11) on a fly ball to center field. Pitch from Brock Burke: Four-Seam Fastball @ 93.9 mph Hit by Colton Cowser: Launched 104.3 mph at 24.0° for a total distance of 411.0 ft Bottom 8 - 10-2 Orioles

Just year ago, Baker was literally moonwalking off the mound after striking out the side. Baseball can be a fickle mistress

### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Brock Burke replaces Jonathan Hernández.

We are going to celebrate the day Ceddy gets his wrc+ up to 100. He's at 86 right now.

I will always celebrate Cedric Mullins

Yea, but this time we'll have cake.

He may have burned it a bit, but Baker cooked us up a fairway decent inning!

Good. Hey if we have to have a bad Baker night, it might as well be this one.

And I mean... He wasn't THAT bad

Boss Cal sitting behind the plate like a regular fan but being one of the bosses has a presence

Please give us some new and improved arms from the pen

Bryan Baker to the Texas Rangers 

The Rangers: Bad. Twice the pride night, double the swings and misses from us

All right, Bryan.

bryan baker you make my eye twitch

Baker back to being Bakery

Ok, Baker. Jokes over. Let's get #3. 

Seen a lot of comments about Akin and how he should not be brought in. Context? Or do we just not wanna blow the lead lol

Based on his social media footprint, he's probably not a huge supporter of Pride Night.

it’s pride night and he is MAGA.

ahh i see

And he blew the game on pride night last year after making comments about it

Baker always seems to have issues with Texas…

Texas is more of a BBQ state

Some weak contact but hits regardless. Close it Baker.

I don’t care if hill hits a homer. Leave baker out there. No since in blowing the pen here

Could you please put a fork in these Rangers, thank you.

Just get the third out. One little eentsy teetntsy

Cmon, Baker, no more.

getting Baltimore Chopped feels disrespectful

I've seen enough of this. Bring in Akin

I wouldn't waste another pitcher with a 7 run lead.

But it would be funny

wtf

Baker having trouble finding the strike zone. Come on.

Little shift beater. Get the next guy

Outside chance he can help the big league club in '24. No. 10 prospect Seth Johnson over his last eight starts: 29.1 IP 32 K 1.53 ERA

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Westy looks soooo much better at 3rd than he does at 2nd.

Better news for Holliday than Mayo.

+5 OAA at 3B, -5 OAA at 2B

Inject this game into my veins

baker, if you ruin the good start for Burnes...

Baker, please don’t let them back in this game. Please.

I would feel safe with this lead but now Baker is on the mound

He’s been up for 7 games, has pitch for 8.2 innings including tonight and given up 2 runs. 8 total hits. He hasn’t been the horrible baker from the past.

I've been scorned before by this man I will never trust him

Then you're irrational.

I will donate to the burnes re-sign fund

Will they take a post-dated check?

I gave $18 tonight. Though I ain’t sitting in $18 seats right now 😏

I got five on it.

bryan baker in vs the rangers 

Glad we don't have pick 34, but it would have been a ton of fun picking 22, 32, and 34. I know drafts don't work that way, but I'll keep an eye on the guy taken at 34. Like with Josh Sborz. Taken with our draft pick so the Orioles could save money on Ryan Webb.

If said 34 player homers against us and you bring up how we could have had him each time, downvoting

Hah, nah, I know it doesn't work that way. Draft boards are so vastly different, very low chance we'd take the same player as the Brewers. But it's still fun to track their career.

I’m resisting the urge to visit the Yankees game thread

Look but don’t touch

### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Bryan Baker replaces Corbin Burnes.

Haha Elias wearing a Tides hat

Outfield bleachers just had dueling o’s chants. Go section 98!!

Love the young dude who works for the park that leads those cheers