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MLB Rewind: The Baltimore Orioles are MLB’s Lone Unbeaten Team

By Eric Roseberry

Apr 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado (13) singles in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Baltimore Orioles won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado (13) singles in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Baltimore Orioles won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Bad – Two Star Pitchers’ Struggles

Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports /

Sunday featured a pair of star pitchers who struggled on the mound. Johnny Cueto was making his second start for the Giants, and it just so happened to come against their divisional rivals the Dodgers. Cueto struggled over his seven innings of work. He surrendered ten hits, six runs, and two walks.

Los Angeles got to Cueto early by scoring five runs in the first, and they picked up their sixth run off Cueto from a Corey Seager single in the fourth inning. Luckily for Cueto, the Giants’ offense was up to the challenge. Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, and Angel Pagan all homered on Sunday. In spite of his struggles on the mound, Cueto was still able to get the win and the Giants improved their record to 5-2.

Adam Wainwright also had his share of struggles on the mound Sunday. Pitching against the hapless Braves he surrendered six hits and five runs over five innings of work. Atlanta got on the board early when Nick Markakis doubled home Erick Aybar. Drew Stubbs added a three run homer in the fourth, then Markakis scored on a sac fly in the fifth.

Like Cueto, Wainwright benefited from an offense that was ready to come to his aid. Brandon Moss and Matt Carpenter provided support with the long ball. The entire St. Louis offense seemingly had a hand in the effort as they rattled off 12 runs from 10 hits.

Cueto and Wainwright struggled on Sunday, but their teams were still able to find a way to win. There might be some days that these teams can overcome poor performances from their top tier arms, but for the Cards and Giants to fulfill their potential, they’re going to need much better performances out of these two pitchers.

Next: A Team Still Searching for a Win

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