Orioles vs. Astros, Sept. 28

The Orioles open their final homestand of the season against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros.

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Adam Jones named Most Valuable Oriole before what could be his last homestand in Baltimore dlvr.it/QljGSj https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoNPMqiUUAAuQsZ.jpg

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/28/2018 8:06:34 PM
Buck notes: Adam Jones is a deserving MVO; no Sunday starter yet; “Holding our hope” on Castro pitching again. #Orioles

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 8:24:41 PM
Chris Davis was supposed to play this weekend, but that plan has changed. #Orioles

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 8:25:04 PM
As Orioles begin similar rebuild to Astros', worth noting few players remained when dust settled for Houston title dlvr.it/QljPKT https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoNWwSqV4AAbNB1.jpg

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/28/2018 8:39:21 PM
About those comps of the Orioles pending rebuild and the Astros' successful one: the only players who survived the whole thing were an MVP (Altuve) and Cy Young winner (Keuchel). Absent those, little mattered before, where the Orioles are now. bsun.md/2R8q0sE

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 9:46:46 PM
The Mid-Atlantic Little League World Series representatives from Berlin, Md. are being honored on the field at Camden Yards. To those who emailed to tell me I should cover a real team and write about them, well, here you go.

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 10:45:30 PM
A beautiful late-September Friday night at the yard. #Orioles #Astros https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoN4Tz-WkAMy5XR.jpg

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/28/2018 11:05:49 PM
We are underway at Camden Yards and Jose Altuve starts it off against Hess, dropping a bunt to third for an infield hit. #Orioles #Astros .

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/28/2018 11:10:09 PM
David Hess had a nine-pitch first inning that featured a bunt single. #Orioles

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 11:14:35 PM
Aggressive Astros come out swinging against Hess in first. He allows Altuve bunt single, but tosses scoreless first on nine pitches, eight strikes. #Orioles

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/28/2018 11:16:47 PM
Gerrit Cole stepped off to allow for a long and loud standing ovation of Adam Jones ahead of his first at-bat. #Orioles

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 11:21:37 PM
Adam Jones receives very warm reception as he's introduced for first at bat tonight. Many fans standing. Could be his final series with the #Orioles . “A lot of people talk the talk, but he backed it up.”

@BaltimoreSun story on his legacy in #Baltimore : bsun.md/2OXr3ui https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoN6Qe9UUAAn3jw.jpg

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/28/2018 11:21:37 PM
Speaking of, tonight at Camden Yards, you can get a good deal on apparel of players who aren’t with the Orioles anymore—hey wait a second. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoN8ENoXsAAazdc.jpg

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 11:22:22 PM
Jones hits an RBI double the other way to score Villar. #Orioles take a 1-0 lead.

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/28/2018 11:24:17 PM
Jonathan Villar singled, went to second on a groundout, and scored on an Adam Jones double. The Orioles lead 1-0.

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 11:24:45 PM
Hess has retired six straight since Altuve bunt single in the first. Struck out two in the second. #Orioles #Astros

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/28/2018 11:33:42 PM
Hot dog race apparently on tape delay. Hot dogs are paddling boats around the infield. Mustard wins, remains alive. Ketchup collapse continues.

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/28/2018 11:39:50 PM
DJ Stewart's first career outfield assists comes in the form of throwing out Martín Maldonado tagging at third on a ball to the track in left field. #Orioles

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 11:43:38 PM
According to the Orioles, Adam Jones’ inclusion on this sign was an error that has been rectified. Adam Jones jerseys are full price.

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/28/2018 11:57:43 PM
David Hess has allowed two hits and struck out four without a walk in five shutout innings. The Orioles lead 1-0.

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/29/2018 12:20:29 AM
Orioles reverse course, say Chris Davis won't play on final homestand dlvr.it/Qlk7v0 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoOKBXWV4AYhlJm.jpg

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/29/2018 12:23:18 AM
Josh Reddick homered to right field and tie the game at 1. #Orioles

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/29/2018 12:33:29 AM
Hess has held the #Astros scoreless through 5 2/3 innings until Reddick lifts a ball onto the flag court in right. 1-1 game in the 6th. #Orioles

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/29/2018 12:33:49 AM
David Hess: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K. His ERA is down to 4.88, and it's been 3.88 in 10 starts since he rejoined the rotation after the Kevin Gausman trade. A fine way to end the year. #Orioles

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/29/2018 12:55:24 AM
Tony Kemp popped up a bunt attempt on the first pitch of the eighth from Tanner Scott. The next two Astros walked, then the next two singled, and the Orioles trail 2-1.

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/29/2018 1:14:18 AM
Ryan Meisinger got a 5-4-3 double play to leave the bases loaded and keep the Orioles deficit at 2-1.

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/29/2018 1:17:20 AM
Fans standing for Adam Jones in the ninth. #Orioles https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoObT-MXcAAJ4MV.jpg

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/29/2018 1:38:45 AM
Adam Jones flew out to the warning track in left field on a nine-pitch at-bat with one out in the ninth, and was cheered on his way into the dugout anyway. #Orioles

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/29/2018 1:42:41 AM
Jones drives a ball to left field. But it's a loud f-7 to the warning track for the second out of the 9th. #Orioles .

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/29/2018 1:43:05 AM
Jake Marisnick dove and caught a shallow line drive by Renato Núñez to leave John Andreoli at second base. The Orioles lose, 2-1. Hess: 7 IP, 1 ER. Scott: 2 H, 2 BB, 1 ER, L. Jones: RBI 2B. They are 46-113, and have scored either zero or one run in 40 games.

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/29/2018 1:48:11 AM
Despite strong start from David Hess, Orioles lose, 2-1, to Astros dlvr.it/QlkSrb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoOnUaYUUAAKdm1.jpg

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/29/2018 2:31:12 AM
This Orioles puffy vest comes in a handy little carrying case will be given to the first 35,000 fans ages 15 and older tomorrow at Camden Yards. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoOrexTX0AA6_Op.jpg

by Jon Meoli via twitter 9/29/2018 2:49:31 AM
#Orioles giving away these puffy vests to the first 35,000 ages 15 and older at tomorrow’s doubleheader. Comes with a nifty bag. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoOwnYzXsAAlKEu.jpg

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/29/2018 3:11:49 AM
Orioles right-hander David Hess ends season on positive note dlvr.it/Qlkf7m https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoO2XTBVsAEqluH.jpg

by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter 9/29/2018 3:36:56 AM