Crucial game tonight vs Tex

[mythoughts]

Not because it's Texas but because of what haapened yesterday.
The Bullpen was severly taxed yesterday.
Matusz NEEDS to provide 7 good innings. And provide rest to the Bullpen.
These are the kind of situation that can set off a difficult losing streak.
If Matusz gets knocked out in the 2nd or 3rd inning it could begin a stretch of bad Bullpen performance due to tired arms. The O's don't have an Off Day again until May 24, and their next 9 games are against Tex, TB and NYY.
Of course all times go through this but these can be the situations that can seperate the Winners from the Losers, or tbe +.500 teams from the -.500 teams.

Matusz needs to come through !

[Softbank Orioles]

Chris Davis has only pitched once this week, he should be ok to pitch again =p

[Bowie-Bruce]

Don't be surprised if Matusz is taking one for the team tonight.

No matter how he pitches, he will likely go 6 or more innings.

[Jimmy Jazz]

It would be awesome if Matusz continues to pitch like he has the last 2 times out.

[AntiMoon]

O's are in good shape if only Matusz,Pomeranz and Berken pitch. I have no clue who closes. Buck says only guys unavailable are the ones who have pitched 3 straight days: Lindstrom and Patton. But I'd be shocked to see JJ or Strop

[funkateer]

If Matusz continues on his (so far) upward trajectory this season (no real steps backwards, at least, so far...knock on major wood!), then he may well pitch a complete game...

[Slidemaster]

If Matusz continues on his (so far) upward trajectory this season (no real steps backwards, at least, so far...knock on major wood!), then he may well pitch a complete game...

He'll be lucky to make it through 5.

[Softbank Orioles]

If Matusz continues on his (so far) upward trajectory this season (no real steps backwards, at least, so far...knock on major wood!), then he may well pitch a complete game...

Not a huge step back so far, but not a step forward

[Jimmy Jazz]

I don't know what his final line is going to be but 'not good' is pretty much a guarantee at this point.

[Slidemaster]

Matusz's line for the night:

5 IP. Effing terrible.

[Wes]

I agree..... Starting pitching has to be strong tonite....

[TravisMoon]

A win and we're 20-9!

TM

[Jimmy Jazz]

Matusz:

5+ IP
10 H
2 BB
4 Ks
7 ERs

[Slidemaster]

Matusz:

5+ IP
10 H
2 BB
4 Ks
7 ERs

My way is quicker.

[pitbull]

He'll be lucky to make it through 5.

No surprise that he didn't.

I was high on Matusz two years ago, but he has regressed into becoming a non-Major League pitcher.