The Orioles couldn’t have asked for a better weekend from their starting pitchers. Cole Irvin, John Means and Dean Kremer dominated the Reds, combining to toss 19 1/3 shutout innings in a series sweep.

The best part? The O’s didn’t even use their aces: Corbin Burnes and Kyle Bradish.

Paul Mancano and Jon Meoli discuss Baltimore’s suddenly deep cabinet of starting pitchers. Then they touch on closer Craig Kimbrel’s struggles.

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Paul Mancano

Audience engagement editor, sports, at The Baltimore Banner.

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