Orioles minor league recap 5/10: Four losses on the farm

TL;DR

The Orioles' minor league teams faced four losses on May 10, with notable struggles in pitching and offense across all levels. The Triple-A Norfolk Tides lost 11-3, while the Double-A Chesapeake Baysox fell 7-1 despite a strong start from Evan Yates.

Key points

Orioles minor league teams lost four games on May 10
Norfolk Tides lost 11-3 to Gwinnett Stripers
Chesapeake Baysox fell 7-1 to Altoona Curve
Evan Yates had a no-hitter for 5.1 innings
Teams struggled with pitching and offensive performance

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Evan YatesCreed WillemsJud FabianMaverick HandleyHeston KjerstadJackson Holliday

Norfolk TidesChesapeake BaysoxFrederick KeysDelmarva Shorebirds

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Triple-A: Gwinnett Stripers (ATL) 11, Norfolk Tides 3

Starting pitcher Trace Bright had a rough night, including a six-run second inning where he faced 11 batters and allowed six hits, including a home run, two walks, and three stolen bases. Overall, he gave up eight runs in four innings pitched. Relief pitchers Cameron Foster and Alex Pham combined to allow three more runs in three innings. Josh Walker was the lone pitcher to not allow a run. On offense, both Creed Willems and Jud Fabian hit their seventh home runs of the year. Both had two-hit games. As a team, they struck out 15 times with every batter in the lineup racking up at least one. Box Score

Double-A: Altoona Curve (PIT) 7, Chesapeake Baysox 1

This was a great game for the Baysox through the first 5.1 innings, because that’s how long Evan Yates had a no-hitter going. Yates retired the first 10 batters he faced before issuing a one-out walk in the fourth inning. Post walk, he got six more outs before finally surrendering a hit with one out in the sixth inning. Yates was immediately removed for relief pitcher Ben Vespi, and that’s when things went south. Before getting out of the inning, Vespi gave up both a three-run homer and a two-run homer. The offense had just five hits and scored their only run on a Griff O’Farrell double followed by a single. began his rehab from a hamstring strain with a 1-for-3. is also on a rehab assignment with Chesapeake, but had a scheduled day off.

Q&A

What were the scores of the Orioles minor league games on May 10?

The scores were Gwinnett Stripers 11, Norfolk Tides 3; Altoona Curve 7, Chesapeake Baysox 1; Jersey Shore BlueClaws 10, Frederick Keys 5; and Salem RidgeYaks 7, Delmarva Shorebirds 4.

Who were the standout players in the Orioles minor league games on May 10?

Creed Willems and Jud Fabian each hit home runs for the Norfolk Tides, while Evan Yates had a no-hitter for the Chesapeake Baysox until the sixth inning.

What issues did the Orioles minor league teams face in their losses on May 10?

The teams struggled with pitching, allowing numerous runs, and had poor offensive performances, including a lack of hits with runners in scoring position.

What is the schedule for the Orioles minor league teams following the losses on May 10?

On May 11, the Norfolk Tides will face Gwinnett, the Chesapeake Baysox will play Altoona, the Frederick Keys will host Jersey Shore, and the Delmarva Shorebirds will visit Salem.