Royals try to sweep Orioles in AL Wild Card Series
The Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals square off in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card SeriesOCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ZACH EFLIN #24 - PITCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
10-9 W-L •
1.15 WHIP •
3.59 ERA
10-9 W-L
1.15 WHIP
3.59 ERA
Zach Eflin eager to face Royals, keep Orioles' season alive BALTIMORE -- Zach Eflin began his season pitching in front of sparse crowds in St.Petersburg, Fla., for the Tampa Bay Rays.The setting will...
OCTOBER 2 • KANSASCITY.COM
Set to start Game 2 Eflin will start Wednesday in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Royals, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Impact The Orioles dropped the first game of the series against the Royals on Tuesday, losing 1-0. Eflin did not have his strongest outing in his final start of the regular season Sept. 25, giving up three runs on four hits and five walks across 4.2 innings. With a week of rest under his belt, the 30-year old will look to rebound in order to force Game 3.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Squanders chance at 11th win Eflin came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees, giving up three runs on four hits and five walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out one.
Impact The Orioles staked Eflin to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and were ahead 7-1 by the top of the fourth, but the right-hander's control issues prevented him from lasting the required five innings to qualify for an easy win. The five free passes were a season high for Eflin, and equaled the total from his six prior starts combined. He wraps up the regular season with a 10-9 record, 3.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 134:24 K:BB through 165.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees play in game 2 of series
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Quality start vs. Giants Eflin allowed two runs on six hits and a walk across six innings in a no-decision Thursday against San Francisco. He struck out five.
Impact A Michael Conforto two-run homer in the fourth inning accounted for the only runs against Eflin as the right-hander earned a seventh quality start in eight outings with the Orioles -- he's posted a 2.31 ERA in that span. Overall, the 30-year-old Eflin is 10-9 with a 3.53 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 133:19 K:BB across 160.2 innings this year between Baltimore and Tampa Bay. He's currently in line for a pivotal road matchup with the Yankees early next week in what's likely to be Eflin's final regular-season start.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles aim to stop 3-game slide, play the Giants
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Sharp in tough-luck loss Eflin (10-9) took the loss Friday against the Tigers, allowing a run on five hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out three.
Impact Eflin was excellent Friday, blanking Detroit over his final 5.2 frames after allowing a solo home run to Kerry Carpenter in the first. However, the right-hander wound up taking a loss as the Orioles didn't record a hit until the ninth inning in a 1-0 shutout defeat. Eflin's now dropped back-to-back outings though he's gone 5-2 with a 2.22 through seven starts since joining Baltimore at the trade deadline. Overall, Eflin sports a 3.55 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP and 128:18 K:BB across 154.2 innings between the Orioles and Rays this season. He's currently lined up to face the Giants at home. in his next start.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers host the Orioles in first of 3-game series
The Detroit Tigers host the Baltimore Orioles to start a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows two homers in loss Eflin (10-8) took the loss against the Rays on Saturday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts over 5.2 innings.
Impact Eflin coughed up two solo homers and was lifted at 91 pitches after allowing a run on three hits in the sixth inning. It was the 30-year-old's first loss with the Orioles and ended a streak of five consecutive quality-start victories since debuting with the club July 29. On the season, he owns a 3.65 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 125:17 K:BB across 148 innings and lines up to face the Tigers next week.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Diaz's bat, Siri's glove help Rays beat Orioles 7-1
Yandy Diaz homered among his three hits and drove in two runs, Jose Siri denied Gunnar Henderson a potential go-ahead home run with a leaping grab and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Balti...SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles play the Rays with 1-0 series lead
The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Tampa Bay RaysSEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans nine in win Eflin (10-7) allowed one run on four hits and a walk over seven innings Sunday, striking out nine and earning a win over Colorado.
Impact Eflin returned from a brief stint on the injured list and showed no signs of rust. He rolled through six shutout frames before the Rockies finally pushed a run home in the seventh inning. Eflin forced 18 whiffs, including 13 with his curveball. He's been outstanding since being traded to the Orioles. In five starts with his new team, he's gone 5-0 with a 1.95 ERA and a 34:3 K:BB. The hot streak has lowered Eflin's season ERA to 3.60 with a 121:16 K:BB through 142.1 innings. He's currently lined up to face the Rays at home next weekend.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Eflin stars as Orioles win, pull closer to Yankees Gunnar Henderson had two hits and two RBIs for Baltimore, which had dropped three of four. Anthony Santander also had two hits.
SEPTEMBER 2 • PENNLIVE.COM
Orioles' Zach Eflin dazzles in return from injury to lead 6-1 win over Rockies DENVER - The Baltimore Orioles needed that. Zach Eflin returned from the injured list Sunday and car...
SEPTEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Orioles' Zach Eflin dazzles in return from injury to lead 6-1 win over Rockies DENVER - The Baltimore Orioles needed that. Zach Eflin returned from the injured list Sunday and car...
SEPTEMBER 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Zach Eflin dominant as Orioles down Rockies Zach Eflin took a perfect game into the sixth inning, James McCann homered and doubled, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies...
SEPTEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Eflin comes off IL with season-high 9 K's in dazzler DENVER – If there was any doubt about Zach Eflin returning to the Orioles’ rotation without a rehab start after 15 days on the injured list,...
SEPTEMBER 1 • MLB.COM
Zach Eflin stars as the Orioles beat the Rockies 6-1
Zach Eflin struck out nine in seven sparkling innings and James McCann homered, helping the Baltimore Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles send INF Ramon Urias to IL, activate RHP Zach Eflin The Baltimore Orioles placed hot-hitting infielder Ramon Urias on the 10-day injured list and activated right-hander Zach Eflin to start Sun...
SEPTEMBER 1 • KANSASCITY.COM
Orioles activate Zach Eflin, recall top prospect Coby Mayo
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated right-hander Zach Eflin from the 15-day injured list, one of several moves the franchise made when teams were able to expand rosters to 28SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated for Sunday's start The Orioles activated Eflin (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact The right-hander has been sidelined due to shoulder inflammation but is ready to rejoin Baltimore's rotation after a minimum-length stay on the shelf. Eflin was in the midst of a dominant stretch prior to the injury, as he has a 2.32 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 29:2 K:BB in his past five starts.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Activated for Sunday's start The Orioles activated Eflin (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact The right-hander has been sidelined due to shoulder inflammation but is ready to rejoin Baltimore's rotation after a minimum-length stay on the shelf. Eflin was in the midst of a dominant stretch prior to the injury, as he has a 2.32 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 29:2 K:BB in his past five starts.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Sunday Manager Brandon Hyde told reporters after Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Rockies that Eflin (shoulder) will start for the Orioles in Sunday's contest, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun...
Impact Eflin landed on the injured list Aug. 20 due to right shoulder inflammation, but a minimum stint on the IL was expected. He threw a bullpen session Thursday, and the 30-year-old right-hander will return for the series finale. Eflin is 4-0 in his four starts since being acquired by the Orioles from the Rays in late July with a 2.13 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 25:2 K:BB across 25.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Sunday Manager Brandon Hyde told reporters after Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Rockies that Eflin (shoulder) will start for the Orioles on Sunday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Eflin landed on the injured list Aug. 20 due to right shoulder inflammation, but a minimum stint on the IL was expected. He threw a bullpen session Thursday, and the 30-year-old right-hander will return for the series finale against Colorado. Eflin is 4-0 in his four starts since being acquired by the Orioles from the Rays in late July with a 2.13 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 25:2 K:BB across 25.1 innings.
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