Flaherty: ‘Cool to try’ pitching in Orioles’ loss

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BALTIMORE — After the Astros used first baseman Tyler White as a pitcher Thursday, the Orioles turned to utility man Ryan Flaherty to toss the ninth in Saturday’s 12-2 loss.

Making his first career pitching appearance in the Majors, the 30-year-old allowed two runs on three hits. He allowed a leadoff homer to Jason Castro and maxed out at 83 mph with his fastball. It was his first time pitching since high school.

“Wasn’t very good then, and still not,” Flaherty said.

He …

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