Last Easter, Charlie Morton gave up seven runs in 2.1 innings en route to a 24-2 loss that dropped the Orioles to three games under .500.
This Easter, Chris Bassitt has allowed six runs in 2 innings. If the Orioles lose, they'll fall to three games under .500.
Much was made about Team USA manager Mark DeRosa playing “backups.” But they are stars, too, and tonight he should play Will Smith, PCA and Gunnar Henderson who are the hotter hitters. Henderson is not only 5 for 10 in the WBC he’s 7 for 9 vs. D.R. starter Luis Severino.