Tyler Wells, All-Star? O’s think so after latest gem
BALTIMORE — Tyler Wells has been inclined to permitting the lengthy ball this season.
But he additionally has accomplished a standout job of amassing strikeouts, whereas limiting hits and walks.
All these elements have been in full impact Thursday afternoon because the right-hander twirled 6 2/3 innings for his third consecutive win because the Orioles beat the Blue Jays, 4-2, to take the three-game set at Camden Yards.
Wells struck out eight and walked one, permitting two solo homers to Danny Jansen. Outside of the outburst from the opposing catcher, Wells solely gave up three different hits.
“Besides the Danny Jansen’s at-bats, he was absolutely fantastic,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Doing what he has been doing all year. Throwing a ton of strikes, working ahead in the count. Locates well. Good mix with his fastball, cutter, slider, changeup. Super unpredictable. He can throw them all for strikes.”
The sequence win was massive for the Orioles as they proceed to attempt to hold tempo with the Rays. The Birds gained 5 of six on the homestand and are additionally 5-1 this season towards Toronto, pushing the AL Wild Card result in six video games over their divisional opponent.
“I feel the large distinction has truthfully been confidence,” Wells stated of beating Toronto in two sequence this season. “I feel for those who have a look at the Blue Jays you’re seeing these guys develop as younger stars. You have [Bo] Bichette and Vladdy [Guerrero Jr.] come up. You have [Cavan] Biggio come up. I feel as these guys have gotten older they’ve gotten higher.
“I feel you’re beginning to form of see that very same transition with us proper now with Adley, Gunnar, Grayson. You’ve [seen] what our Minor League system has and they’re coming as much as the large leagues now.
The youth motion has been the discuss of the city surrounding the Orioles, and in some ways, the staff is ready to use different squads just like the Blue Jays as a benchmark for progress.
“Now as we are turning a corner here, I think you are starting to see a lot of us young guys kind of step into those roles that we are excited about,” said Wells. “We are excited to go out there and face the very best. They’ve been a great team this year. They’ve got a really good lineup. I think they’re going to be good for a long time, but I think we’re going to be just as good, if not better, for a long time.”
Wells’ MLB-leading WHIP stays regular at 0.86 as he recorded strikeouts together with his fastball, cutter and slider. The right-hander has eight or extra strikeouts in 4 of his final seven begins.
“Danny Jansen kind of got me on those two pitches, but other than that, [I’m] pretty happy about it,” Wells stated. “I felt like I used to be commanding the ball rather well right this moment. I felt like I had just about all my pitches going and it labored out properly.”
Wells has a 2.89 ERA throughout this present three-game win streak and his skipper believes the right-hander deserves extra All-Star consideration.
“I am a big fan of Tyler Wells,” Hyde said. “I am on the bandwagon of him trying to make the All-Star team. He’s had a great first half. He’s been really, really steady for us. He gives us a chance to win almost every time out and [has] put up great numbers. I’d love to see him have a chance to go.”
Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays offered solo pictures for the Orioles offense. Hays’ blast within the backside of the eighth was crucial insurance coverage that allowed Félix Bautista some respiration room.
The flame-throwing nearer recorded the ultimate 4 outs for his 18th save.
“I am not a pitcher, but I can imagine having a two-run lead instead of a one-run lead, where one swing doesn’t really cost you the game at that point [is critical],” Hays said. “You can still be aggressive and attack the zone. It was big to get him a little bit of insurance and cushion right there so he could be aggressive in the zone.”
