In the top of the eighth inning against Oakland last Friday night, Baltimore pitchers walked in four runs before allowing a hit in the inning. The word pathetic does not do justice to that notorious accomplishment. Walking in four runs in a single game – let alone a single inning – is unheard of once ballplayers graduate from Little League. It should come as no surprise that the A’s hitters are patient enough to make Orioles pitchers look bad (think Moneyball), but that is just Bad for Ball.
