Orioles run winning streak to 5 with 6-3 win over Pirates
Ryan McKenna hit a two-run double in the fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles won their fifth straight game, 6-3 over the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPENSER WATKINS #36 - PITCHER - OAKLAND ATHLETICS
0-1 W-L •
2.08 WHIP •
10.39 ERA
0-1 W-L
2.08 WHIP
10.39 ERA
Nabs fourth win with quality start Watkins (4-1) picked up the win Monday, allowing one run on five hits over six innings in a 7-2 victory over the Rangers. He struck out five without walking a batter.
Impact The Orioles handed the right-hander a 4-0 lead by the top of the second inning, and Watkins cruised from there, tossing 55 of 88 pitches before exiting. All four of his wins and all three of his quality starts on the year have come in his last six trips to the mound, a stretch in which he sports a dazzling 1.85 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB through 34 innings.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles trade Mancini, then beat Texas 7-2 to match '21 wins
Cedric Mullins homered leading off Baltimore's first game without Trey Mancini, and the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 7-2AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaky against Rays Watkins pitched 5.1 innings, surrendering three runs on 10 hits while striking out four in the win over the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Watkins wasn't his sharpest Tuesday, allowing a season-high 10 hits. Overall, he was able to limit the damage to just three runs, most notably giving up a solo home run to Isaac Paredes in the top of the fourth. The long ball was his first surrendered over six starts dating back to May 22. Since the beginning of July, Watkins has produced a 2.35 ERA with 17 strikeouts over 23 innings in four outings. He now owns a 4.03 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 35 punchouts over 58 frames in 13 starts this season.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles beat Rays 5-1 thanks to 4-run 5th inning
Ryan Mountcastle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a four-run fifth inning that sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another solid performance Watkins (3-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over five innings against the Cubs. He struck out five.
Impact Watkins allowed leadoff baserunners in the third and fourthinnings but was able to escape both frames without giving up a run. However, he surrendered his first run of the game in the fifth following a triple from Christopher Morel and a sacrifice fly by Rafael Ortega. Over his last four starts, Watkins has given up just three earned runs across 22.2 innings while sporting a 17:5 K:BB during that span. He finishes the first half of the 2022 campaign with a solid 3.93 ERA over 52.2 innings.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles beat Cubs 7-1, extend winning streak to 10 games
Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore’s three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning str...JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs aim to break 5-game losing streak, play the Orioles
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Urías stars as Orioles beat Cubs 4-2 for 9th straight win
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Nabs second win Wednesday Watkins (2-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the Rangers, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out three.
Impact The right-hander delivered his second straight quality start on 84 pitches (61 strikes), although Watkins was far from dominant as he generated only nine swinging strikes. Since returning to the rotation at the end of June, the 29-year-old has an improbable 1.02 ERA and 0.85 WHIP through 17.2 innings over three outings despite a lackluster 12:3 K:BB.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spenser Watkins shines, Orioles bullpen bounces back in 2-1 win over Rangers to complete 1st sweep of season Another checklist item was marked off Wednesday night, however, when the Orioles closed out a 2-1 win against the Texas Rangers at Camden Ya...
JULY 7, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Orioles complete 3-game sweep of Rangers with 2-1 win
Spenser Watkins pitched more than six innings for the first time in his career, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Texas Rangers 2-1 for their first three-game sweep of the seasonJULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers face the Orioles looking to end road losing streak
The Texas Rangers hit the road against the Baltimore Orioles looking to end a three-game road losing streakJULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles outlast Rangers 10-9 on Mullins' double in 10th
Cedric Mullins doubled in the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 10-9 in a wild game that featured several comebacks and clutch home r...JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turns in quality start Watkins allowed a run on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts over six innings, taking a no-decision versus the Twins on Friday.
Impact Watkins allowed an RBI single in a sloppy first inning, but he was able to settle down and submit five perfect frames after that. It was the first time he's completed six innings this year, though he wasn't in line for the win as he left with the score tied at 1-1. The right-hander has a 4.61 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 23:17 K:BB through 10 starts overall, but he's allowed only two runs (one earned) with eight hits, two walks and nine strikeouts since rejoining the rotation in place of Kyle Bradish (shoulder). Watkins has pitched well enough to maintain his place in the rotation, so it's likely to be Austin Voth who moves to the bullpen once Bradish is ready to return.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buxton's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Twins over Orioles 3-2
Byron Buxton his second game-ending home run of the season, a two-run drive off Jorge López in the ninth inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Baltimore Orioles 3-2JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins start 3-game series against the Orioles
The Minnesota Twins open a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on FridayJULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains in rotation Watkins is listed as the Orioles' scheduled starting pitcher for Friday's game in Minnesota, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Unsurprisingly, Watkins will draw a second straight turn through the rotation after he allowed an unearned run while striking out four over five innings in his start over the White Sox last weekend. The right-hander should hold down a starting role for the Orioles until Kyle Bradish (shoulder) is ready to come off the 15-day injured list.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first win Watkins (1-1) threw five scoreless innings, giving up five hits and one walk while striking out four, in a 6-2 win over the White Sox on Saturday.
Impact Watkins' scoreless appearance on 78 pitches lasted just long enough for him to earn his first win of the season. It was a nice bounce-back performance after a very rough start his last time out against the Rays when he gave up three earned runs without recording an out. The Orioles' defense made two sloppy errors behind him in the third inning Saturday, but Watkins maintained his composure and was able to limit the damage to one unearned run. Watkins remains one of the least-effective pitchers in the league and has a poor 18:16 K:BB ratio over 35 innings this season. He is expected to make his next start at Minnesota on Friday.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mateo slugs Orioles past White Sox for 4th straight win
Jorge Mateo homered and doubled to lead the Orioles over the Chicago White Sox 6-2, giving Baltimore its first four-game winning streak this seasonJUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled prior to start Watkins was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Saturday's start against the White Sox.
Impact Watkins missed a few weeks between late May and early June due to a forearm injury, but he posted a 5.87 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 7.2 innings over three starts at Norfolk after returning to action. Over his last three major-league starts, the right-hander gave up 12 runs in 7.2 innings.
JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox host the Orioles on 3-game home skid
The Chicago White Sox look to stop their three-game home skid with a victory over the Baltimore OriolesJUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Confirmed as Saturday's starter Manager Brandon Hyde said Watkins will be added to the big-league roster to start Saturday against the White Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact The 29-year-old is already with the Orioles on the taxi squad, so it's not a major surprise he'll be activated to fill the rotation spot of Kyle Bradish (shoulder), who landed on the injured list Friday. Watkins has made eight starts for Baltimore this season and has a 6.00 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 14:15 K:BB across 30 innings, so he's not guaranteed to stick in the rotation behind Saturday.
JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Voth, bullpen combine on 1-hitter as Orioles beat White Sox
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore O...JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
