Summary
Cole Irvin pitched a shutout game, extending his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
The Orioles’ strong pitching performance helped secure the win, with Irvin leading the team to victory with his impressive performance on the mound. The Reds were unable to score against Irvin, who continued his dominant streak in the game.
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Cole Irvin extended his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night.
Irvin (3-1) allowed two hits — both by Elly De La Cruz — through 6 1/3 innings. He struck out four and walked none.
“He’s pitching with a ton of confidence right now,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. “It’s confidence in what he’s throwing. Great pitch mix. Keeping guys off balance. He’s pitching with conviction.”
Irvin hasn’t allowed a run since the fourth inning on April 15 against Minnesota.
“Just trying to keep the ball down and execute pitches as best I can,” Irvin said. “Thinking about tonight’s outing and these last few outings, I’m just so blessed. Just trying to be as consistent as I can.”
Irvin allowed De La Cruz’s leadoff double in the seventh, and then struck out Spencer Steer looking before he was pulled by Hyde.
The left-hander threw 72 pitches, 50 for strikes, and he said he had plenty left when he departed.