AUGUST 11 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
KEEGAN AKIN #45 - PITCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
5-4 W-L •
1.37 WHIP •
3.41 ERA
5-4 W-L
1.37 WHIP
3.41 ERA
MacIver hits a two-run double in ninth inning to rally Athletics over Orioles Willie MacIver hit a two-run, ninth-inning double off Keegan Akin to rally the Athletics to a 3-2 series-clinching victory over the Baltimor...
Stuck with loss, blown save Akin (3-2) took the loss and a blown save in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to the A's. He allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two in the ninth inning.
Impact Akin had converted his previous two save chances, allowing just one earned run over four innings in the absence of Felix Bautista (shoulder). Overall, the southpaw sports a 3.56 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and 43:23 K:BB across 43 innings. Despite the hiccup Sunday, Akin should remain Baltimore's primary ninth-inning option for the time being.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Stuck with loss, blown save Akin (3-2) took the loss and a blown save in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to the A's. He allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two in the ninth inning.
Impact Akin had converted his previous two save chances, allowing just one earned run over four innings in the absence of Felix Bautista (shoulder). Overall, the southpaw Akin sports a 3.56 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and 43:23 K:BB across 43 innings. Despite the hiccup Sunday, Akin should remain Baltimore's primary ninth-inning option for the time being.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Willie MacIver hits a 2-run double in the 9th to rally Athletics over Orioles
Willie MacIver hit a two-run, ninth-inning double off Keegan Akin to rally the Athletics to a 3-2 series-clinching victory over the Baltimore OriolesAUGUST 10 • Associated Press
Earns second save Akin earned the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Athletics, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Akin was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the ninth and needed just 11 pitches to seal the win. Since returning from a shoulder injury, the southpaw has logged four scoreless outings in five appearances while converting both of his save chances. He owns a 3.21 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 41:22 K:BB with two saves and 12 holds across 42 innings and may be emerging as the Orioles' top option for save opportunities.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Back-to-back homers by Rutschman and Mountcastle in 1st send Orioles to 3-2 win over Athletics
Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Athletics 3-2AUGUST 9 • Associated Press
Mayo and Jackson lead Orioles to 5-1 victory over the Phillies
Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer, Jeremiah Jackson doubled in a run for his first extra-base hit and RBI in the majors and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 o...AUGUST 6 • Associated Press
Allows walk-off homer Akin (3-1) took the loss in Sunday's 5-3 contest with the Cubs, yielding two runs (one earned) on one hit while failing to retire a batter.
Impact The Orioles southpaw entered the game with the score knotted at 3-3 in the bottom of the ninth. After Dansby Swanson reached on a throwing error, veteran Justin Turner cracked a walk-off, pinch-hit long ball on the first pitch he saw. Akin converted a save Saturday to put himself in the lead for the majority of the saves in Baltimore, but this performance could add uncertainty to his control over that position. He has pitched to a solid 3.38 ERA and 9.0 K/9 in 40 total innings and remains in a battle with Corbin Martin and Yennier Cano for the closer role.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Turner hits a game-ending homer as the Cubs top the Orioles 5-3
Justin Turner hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore OriolesAUGUST 3 • Associated Press
Collects first save of season Akin walked two and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Cubs.
Impact With Felix Bautista (shoulder) on the IL and the O's having shipped out their other established high-leverage arms at the trade deadline, the closer job is wide open. Corbin Martin got the save Tuesday but worked the sixth inning Saturday with Baltimore in a 3-0 hole, while Yennier Cano handled the eighth and Akin got the ninth with lefties Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker due up for the Cubs. Interim manager Tony Mansolino may elect to play matchups and go with a closer committee unless someone emerges from the pack, but Akin's fantasy appeal will grow even if he gets only a share of the save chances.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
Henderson hits 3-run homer in the 8th in the Orioles' 4-3 victory over the Cubs
Gunnar Henderson hit a three-run homer in a four-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Saturday for their seventh victory in 10 gamesAUGUST 2 • Associated Press
Orioles reinstate C Adley Rutschman and LHP Keegan Akin, but Félix Bautista won't return soon
The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list and fortified their depleted bullpen by bringing back Keegan Akin from the ILJULY 28 • Associated Press
Back from shoulder injury The Orioles activated Akin (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Impact Akin missed a month of action with left shoulder inflammation but has been cleared to return after making three rehab appearances. The southpaw should see some leveraged appearances in the Orioles bullpen, but he is also a trade candidate this week.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays play the Orioles after Bichette's 5-hit game
The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Baltimore Orioles after Bo Bichette had five hits on Sunday in a 10-4 loss to the TigersJULY 28 • Associated Press
Orioles and Rockies meet with series tied 1-1
The Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJULY 27 • Associated Press
Orioles take home losing streak into matchup against the Rockies
The Baltimore Orioles host the Colorado Rockies looking to break a three-game home slideJULY 26 • Associated Press
Orioles host the Rockies in first of 3-game series
The Baltimore Orioles begin a three-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on FridayJULY 25 • Associated Press
On assignment through weekend Akin (shoulder) is scheduled to make his next rehab appearance Saturday with Triple-A Norfolk, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Impact Akin kicked off his rehab assignment earlier this week in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, tossing one scoreless inning in his lone appearance before shifting his assignment to Norfolk. The lefty reliever gave up two runs (one earned) on one hit in his appearance for the Triple-A club Wednesday and will stick around with Norfolk through the weekend. If Akin checks out fine following Saturday's outing, the Orioles could reinstate him from the 15-day injured list early next week.
JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians take on the Orioles on home winning streak
The Cleveland Guardians host the Baltimore Orioles trying to extend a three-game home winning streakJULY 23 • Associated Press
Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles meet in game 2 of series
The Cleveland Guardians lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Baltimore OriolesJULY 22 • Associated Press
Starting rehab assignment Akin (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Orioles on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Akin has missed most of July with left shoulder inflammation but is ready to test things out in game action. Because the left-hander's absence has been relatively brief, Akin will likely require only just a couple rehab appearances before rejoining the Orioles' active roster.
JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians host the Orioles to begin 4-game series
The Cleveland Guardians host the Baltimore Orioles to open a four-game seriesJULY 21 • Associated Press
Orioles take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Rays
The Baltimore Orioles aim to end their four-game losing streak with a win over the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 20 • Associated Press
Orioles look to stop skid in matchup with the Rays
The Baltimore Orioles aim to stop their three-game skid with a win against the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 19 • Associated Press
Orioles visit the Rays to begin 3-game series
The Tampa Bay Rays open a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on FridayJULY 18 • Associated Press
