Live Blogging: Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros 04/02/2018

MLB: Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros 04/02/2018

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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Tonight is the home opener, banner ceremony for the defending World Series Champion Houston Astros. They take on the Baltimore Orioles. The Astros are coming taking 3 out of 4, from their in-state rivals the Texas Rangers. As for the Orioles they are coming off losing 2 out of 3 from the Twins.

Tonight's starting pitchers are Chris Tillman for the Orioles and Charlie Morton for the Astros. Tillman is coming off a 1-7, 2017. With an ERA of 7.84, a 1.89 WHIP, a 1.24 K/BB, and 4.04 P/PA. As for Morton, his 2017 was 14-7, a 3.62 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 3.26 K/BB, and 3.87 P/PA.

It is the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX

​Starting Lineups:
Baltimore Orioles (1-2):
​1. Chris Davis 1B
​2. Manny Machado SS
3. Jonathon Schoop 2B
4. Adam Jones CF
5 Trey Mancini LF
6. Colby Rasmus RF
7. Tim Beckham 3B
8. Pedro Alvarez DH
9. Caleb Joseph C
SP: Chris Tillman (RHP)

Houston Astros (3-1):
1. George Springer CF
2. Alex Bregman 3B
3. Jose Altuve 2B
4. Carlos Correa SS
5. Josh Reddick RF
6. Marwin Gonzalez 1B
7. Evan Gattis DH
8. Brian McCann C
9. Derek Fisher LF
SP: Charlie Morton (RHP)

Before the game, they presented the World Series Championship Banner.

Orilles are in their gray uniforms, with black caps. Astros are in their blue caps, white jerseys. Both lettering in caps and jerseys are in gold, for the Astros.

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Davis
2. Machado
3. Schoop
Charlie Morton now starting as Astros Pitcher.
First Pitch recorded at 6:22 p.m. CDT.
Davis flies out to Springer. 1 Out.
Machado strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Schoop grounds out to Altuve. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inniing.

Middle of 1st Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Springer
2. Bregman
3. Altuve
Chris Tillman now starting as Orioles Pitcher.
Springer doubles to center field. Runner on 2nd.
RBI-DOUBLE: Alex Bregman hits a RBI-Double to left field. George Springer scores. BAL 0, HOU 1
Tillman throws a wild pitch. Bregman advances to third. Runner on 3rd.
Altuve reaches on 6-5 fielder's choice throwing out Bregman at third. 1 Out. Runner on 1st.
Correra lines out to Rasmus. 2 Outs.
Reddick draws a base on balls. Altuve advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Gonzalez grounds out to Davis, unassisted. 3 Outs.
Astros leave a pair of baserunners stranded.

End of 1st Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 1

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Jones
5. Mancini
6. Rasmus
Morton currently at 13 pitches.
​Jones singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Mancini grounds out to Correra. Jones advances to second. 1 Out. Runner on 2nd.
Rasmus gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st.
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​Beckham strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Alvarez draws a base on balls to load the bases. Jones and Rasmus advance 90 feet. 2 Outs. Bases Loaded.
Morton on his 20th pitch of the Top of the 2nd Inning.
Joseph lines out to Gonzalez. 3 Outs.
Orioles strand the bases loaded.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 1

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
7. Gattis
8. McCann
9. Fisher
Tillman currently at 19 pitches.
​Gattis lines out to Jones. 1 Out.
McCann draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Fisher singles to center field. McCann advances to second. 1 Out. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Springer reaches on 5-4 fielder's choice. McCann is safe at third. Fisher is out at 2nd. 2 Outs. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Bregman lines out to Mancini. 3 Outs.
Astros strand a pair of baserunners.

End of 2nd Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Davis
2. Manchado
3. Schoop
Morton currently at 35 pitches.
​Davis grounds out to Bregman.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Marwin Gonzalez replaces Carlos Correa at shortstop. Correa left the game due to injury. J. Davis replaces Carlos Correa.
Machado grounds out to Bregman. 2 Outs.
Schoop doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
Jones grounds out to Bregman. 3 Outs.
Orioles leave a runner on base.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
3. Altuve
4. J. Davis
5. Reddick
Tillman currently at 39 pitches.
​Altuve grounds out to Schoop. 1 Out.
J. Davis grounds out to Beckham. 2 Outs.
Reddick grounds out to Schoop. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Mancini
6. Rasmus
7. Beckham
Morton currently at 50 pitches.
Mancini strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Rasmus strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Beckham grounds out to J. Davis, unassisted. 3 Outs.
Orioles go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Gonzalez
7. Gattis
8. McCann
Tillman currently at 47 pitches.
Scores:
HOME RUN: Marwin Gonzalez hits a solo shot off of Chris Tillman. BAL 0, HOU 2
Gattis flies out to Rasmus. 1 Out.
McCann lines a single to left field scoreboard. Runner on 1st.
RBI-TRIPLE: Derek Fisher hits a RBI-Triple off of right center field. McCann scores. BAL 0, HOU 3
RBI-SINGLE: Springer hits a RBI-Single to center field. Fisher scores. BAL 0, HOU 4
Tillman currently at 20 pitches in this inning.
Bregman draws a base on balls. Springer advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Altuve gets out due to Infield Fly Rule. 2 Outs.
J. Davis hits into unassisted fielder's choice by Beckham. Beckham tags out Springer. 3 Outs.
Astros leave a runner on base stranded.

End of 4th Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 4

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Alvarez
9. Joseph
1. Davis
Morton currently at 58 pitches.
​Alvarez grounds out to J. Davis, unassisted. 1 Out.
Joseph strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Davis draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Machado grounds out to Bregman. 3 Outs.
Orioles leave a base runner stranded.

Middle of 5th Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 4

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Reddick
6. Gonzalez
7. Gattis
​Tillman currently at 82 pitches.
Reddick draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Miguel Castro replaces Chris Tillman as Orioles Pitcher.
Astros left a man on base.

End of 5th Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 4

Top of 6th Inning:
​Orioles left Adam Jones on base. BAL 0, HOU 4

Bottom of 6th Inning:
McCann singles to left field.
Bregman draws a 2-put walk.
Altuve hits a RBI-Double. BAL 0, HOU 5
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Top of 7th Inning:
Brad Peacock comes in for Charlie Morton and retires the Orioles 1-2-3, in the Top of 7th Inning. BAL 0, HOU 5

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Reddick
6. Gonzalez
7. Gattis
Reddick singles to left center field. Runner on 1st.
Richard Bieler (LHP) now pitching for the Orioles.
Gonzalez strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Gattis singles to left center field. Reddick moves to 3rd base. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
McCann gets the intentional walk. Bases Loaded.
​Fisher hits a sacrifice fly to Ramus. Reddick scores. BAL 0, HOU 6

Top of 8th Inning:
Davis singles to center field.
Machado lines out to Reddick. 1 Out.
Will Harris now pitching for the Astros.
​Schoop strikes out on a foul tip. 2 Outs.
Jones hits into 5-4 fielder's choice. Davis is out at second.

Middle of 8th Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 6

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Bregman
3. Altuve
4. J.Davis
​Darren O'Day (RHP) now pitching for the Orioles.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of the 9th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
BAL 0, HOU 6

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Mancini
6. Rasmus
7. Beckham
​Collin McHugh now pitching for the Astros.
HOME RUN: Trey Mancini hits a solo home run off of McHugh. BAL 1, HOU 6
​Rasmus doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
​Beckham grounds out to Gonzalez. 1 Out.
​Alvarez gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Joseph grounds out to J. Davis. Davis to McHugh.3 Outs.
Orioles strand a base runner to end the game.

Final:
BAL 1, HOU 6
BAL: (1-3)
HOU: (4-1)
W: Morton (1-0)
L: Tillman (0-1)
ToG: 2:52
PoG: Morton (HOU) W, 0 R, 3 H, 6 K, 2 BB

​Final Thoughts:
A lot of emotions riding in tonight's game in Houston. But Charlie Morton helped the Astros settle down and continue playing their game in their 6-1 win vs. the Orioles. As for the Orioles, they are going to have to find a better lineup than what they put out there tonight. I'm not sure if Chris Davis can be a consistently good lead-off man for the Orioles.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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