APRIL 21, 2021•WASHINGTONPOST.COM
O’s blanked by Marlins despite strong start from rookie Bruce ZimmermannBaltimore’s left-hander was one strike away from escaping a jam in the fifth inning before Miami pounced on its way to a 3-0 victory.
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APRIL 21, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Notches stolen baseMountcastle went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Marlins.
ImpactMountcastle drew the start in left field and hit third Wednesday. In the fourth inning, he drew a walk and stole second, but he was left stranded. The 24-year-old is slashing only .169/.203/.277 with a homer, seven RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases across 69 plate appearances. He's in a 0-for-18 rut at the plate. The Orioles return home Friday to begin a three-game series with the Athletics -- returning to AL play allows Mountcastle to be utilized as the designated hitter.
APRIL 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Clubs two-run doubleAguilar went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run during Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Orioles.
ImpactThe 30-year-old started the scoring with a two-run double during the fifth inning, and he came around to score himself on a single from Adam Duvall. Aguilar is still looking for his first home run of the season, but he otherwise has a .296/.385/.370 slash line with four doubles, 11 RBI, five runs and a 9:7 BB:K through 16 games.
APRIL 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Secures fourth saveGarcia had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner during the ninth inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Baltimore.
ImpactThe 30-year-old needed only 10 pitches to retire the side in order as he continues to pitch well to open the 2021 season. Garcia has a 2-1 record and is 4-for-4 in save opportunities with one run allowed on five hits and a 10:3 K:BB through 10.1 innings.
APRIL 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Knapp's 9th-inning single leads Phillies past Giants 6-5
Andrew Knapp hit the winning single in the ninth inning, Bryce Harper hit a tying solo homer in the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5APRIL 21, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealt second loss WednesdayZimmermann (1-2) took the loss Wednesday at Miami after giving up three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks across 4.2 innings.
ImpactThe 26-year-old started off with four scoreless frames Wednesday, but he was tagged for three runs during the fifth inning and was unable to complete the frame. It was Zimmerman's worst start of the season, and he now has a 4.57 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB over 21.2 innings. The left-hander will attempt to get back on track next time out against the Yankees early next week.
APRIL 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE
