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Ol’ reliable: O’s bullpen dominates D-backs
- Updated: September 25, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Orioles’ bullpen has been as reliable as they come in September. They showed why again Sunday.
Called on in the sixth inning to protect a one-run lead, the bullpen shut down the D-backs. Three relievers combined to allow just one hit over four scoreless innings to help the Orioles complete a crucial series sweep over the D-backs with a 2-1 win.
While Baltimore’s ‘pen has been considered a strength all year, the group has reached new heights at a critical time — the final month of the regular season. The bullpen has pitched to a 1.56 ERA in September, which trails only Boston for the best mark in the Majors.
“We thought we had one of the best bullpens going into the season and guys are bouncing back,” said Zach Britton, who improved to 46-for-46 in save opportunities. ” [Mychal] Givens especially is doing a heck of a job out there. I think he’s …
