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Tillman: Shoulder fine; issue was no command
- Updated: August 21, 2016
BALTIMORE — When the Orioles have needed a stopper this season, they’ve turned to Chris Tillman. After Baltimore allowed a season-high 15 runs Friday, the staff’s ace stepped on the hill Saturday looking to get a struggling rotation back on track.
But Tillman, making his first start since being scratched with right shoulder discomfort, didn’t resemble the guy who entered with 15 wins. The right-hander, who allowed six runs on six hits, was pulled before recording an out in the third inning in the 12-2 loss to the Astros. Tillman’s fastball velocity was down early in the start, and he struggled with his command, matching a season high with five walks.
After the outing, though, Tillman didn’t use his shoulder as an excuse. He said he felt fine.
“That’s the big positive coming out of this — probably the only positive you can find,” Tillman said of his health. “I felt good. Just couldn’t command the baseball.”
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