2024 Season Preview (2/20)

After having 12+ wins in three consecutive seasons and two championship appearances in four years, the Orioles look to reload and continue their dominance going into 2024. 

 

Offensively, the Orioles continue to add crucial pieces. Every starter has returned to the team in 2024, which is led by: 

• 3x Team MVP/All Star 1B Blake Baumgartner (1.017 OPS in 23)

• 2x Team MVP/All Star SS Michael Sentman (20 hits in 23). 

Other starters returning to this potent lineup will be:

• C Aaron Wells (2x Orioles Gold Glove Winner), 

• 3B Garrett Walter (2x All Star/2021 Team MVP), 

• 2B Eli Grimes (2x Most Improved & 2022 All Star), 

• UT Drew Clark and Joe Gregory (2023 Orioles Most Powerful Hitters), 

• LF Cameron Vanderberg (2x Team MVP/All Star), 

• CF Wade Teltoe (3x All Star) 

• RF Tyler Krempasky (2021 All Star)

The 2024 Orioles offense also has tremendous depth that includes:

• C Chaz Bellman (made a couple of spot starts at C early in 2023)

• UT Caleb Coons (had successful rookie season in 2023 with some clutch hits)

• IF Leo Enneking (utility infielder who made a couple starts in 2023)

• IF Seth Hoffman (converting to full time infield after successful pitching career)

• IF Manny Medina (6 year vet returning in 2024 after being out all 2023 with injury)

• OF Tyler Zimske (played 6 games in 2019 with an .816 OPS and a HR)

 

On the mound, the Orioles return most of their pitching staff from 2023 (83% of IP in 23 returns in 24). A staff that produced two pitchers with 18 strikeouts in a game last season (single game record). Returning to the Orioles pitching staff is:

• Dan Brenneman (2023 Seth Hoffman Cy Young, 2023 Orioles ROTY, 2023 All Star)

• Connor McLaughlin (Led team in Ks in 2023 with 57 in 27.1 IP)

• Cohen Nies (1-1, 15Ks, 3.52 ERA in 6 appearances in 23)

• Kasey Henderson (Led team in ERA in 2023; 2.02 in 13.1 IP)

Other guys looking to make an impact on the mound include position players:

• Eli Grimes (1-0, 4.2 IP in 3 appearances in 23)

• Michael Sentman (1-0, 8.2 IP in 4 appearances in 23)

• Caleb Coons (Led team in Saves in 23)

• Cameron VanderBerg (19 appearances in 7 seasons pitched)

 

The Orioles also have a couple newcomers that will join us for the 2024 season. These newcomers include:

• P Matt Burleton (has had a couple of spot starts in past seasons. Pitching coach at Marian University)

• Two-way players Jackson Clifford and Bradley Terrell (Cowan HS products through Aaron Wells)

• IF Nick Jones (Played collegiately at Easter Michigan)

 

We open the 2024 season like we did the 2022 and 2023 season, scrimmaging the Marian University Knights. The DH date/time is still TBD but the location will be at Marian University. GO #DIRTYBIRDZ

Playoffs Semi-Finals vs Arrows (8/20)

Indy Orioles fell to Arrows 4-3 on Sunday on the final play of the game. The game was tied at three with Arrows batting in the bottom of the tenth when the Arrows singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 

Indy Orioles lost despite out-hitting Arrows nine to eight.

 

Dan Brenneman toed the rubber for Indy Orioles. The bulldog lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out four. Connor McLaughlin threw four and a third innings out of the bullpen.

 

Brenneman started the game for Indy Orioles. The hurler surrendered three runs on four hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four

 

Indy Orioles totaled nine hits. Eli Grimes and Blake Baumgartner all managed multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Grimes went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

Playoffs Round 1 vs Black Sox (8/13)

Even though Indy Orioles gave up five runs in the fourth inning, they still defeated Black Sox 12-5 on Sunday. 

 

Indy Orioles pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Joe Gregory homered on a 3-1 count, scoring three runs.

 

Indy Orioles scored four runs in the sixth inning. Indy Orioles batters contributing to the big inning included Blake Baumgartner, Garrett Walter, and Aaron Wells, who all drove in runs.

 

Connor McLaughlin led the Indy Orioles to victory on the pitcher's mound. The ace lasted six innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while striking out 11. Kasey Henderson and Cohen Nies entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

 

Indy Orioles tallied 13 hits. Gregory, Wells, Michael Sentman, and Baumgartner each managed multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Gregory led Indy Orioles with three hits in four at bats. Indy Orioles didn't commit a single error in the field. Wells had 14 chances in the field, the most on the team.

 

Game 15/16 vs Hurricanes (8/6)

GAME 1

Indy Orioles stayed in it until the end, but Hurricanes pulled away late in a 6-3 victory on Sunday. The game was tied at three with Hurricanes batting in the bottom of the fifth when #10 singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

 

Indy Orioles fired up the offense in the first inning, when Aaron Wells doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.

 

Dan Brenneman started the game for Indy Orioles. The hurler allowed six hits and five runs over five innings, striking out five. Wells threw one inning out of the bullpen.

 

Drew Clark, Evan Herrell, Blake Baumgartner, Tyler Krempasky, Michael Sentman, Wells, and Garrett Walter each managed one hit to lead Indy Orioles.

 

GAME 2

Indy Orioles fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 24-1 loss to Hurricanes on Sunday. The Indy Orioles struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Hurricanes, giving up 24 runs.

 

Dillion Weir led things off on the pitcher's mound for Indy Orioles. The hurler allowed eight hits and six runs over two-thirds of an inning, walking zero. Michael Sentman threw four and a third innings out of the bullpen.

 

Wade Teltoe went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

Game 14 vs Arrows (7/30)

Cohen Nies started the game for Indy Orioles. The hurler surrendered three runs on six hits over seven innings, striking out eight. Dillion Weir threw two innings out of the bullpen.

 

Blake Baumgartner led Indy Orioles with two hits in three at bats. Indy Orioles didn't commit a single error in the field. Aaron Wells had eight chances in the field, the most on the team

 

Game 13 vs Blue Jays (7/23)

Indy Orioles nabbed the lead late in the game in a 7-3 victory over Blue Jays on Sunday. The game was tied at two with Indy Orioles batting in the bottom of the sixth when Garrett Walter doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 

In the bottom of the second inning, Indy Orioles tied things up at two when Cameron Vanderberg doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 

After Blue Jays scored one run in the top of the seventh, Indy Orioles answered with one of their own. Blue Jays scored when PlayerG singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run. Indy Orioles then answered when Caleb Coons grounded out, scoring one run.

 

Indy Orioles pulled away for good with two runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth Aaron Wells's sac fly scored one run for Indy Orioles.

 

Kasey Henderson was the winning pitcher for Indy Orioles. Henderson lasted six innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out five. Dan Brenneman threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

 

Indy Orioles tallied 13 hits. Blake Baumgartner, Walter, Vanderberg, and Wells each managed multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Baumgartner went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits. Indy Orioles was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Wells made the most plays with six.

 

Game 11/12 vs Mustangs (7/16)

GAME 1

Indy Orioles defeated Mustangs 6-3 on Sunday.

 

Indy Orioles fired up the offense in the first inning, when Blake Baumgartner singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 

Indy Orioles tallied three runs in the second inning. Indy Orioles batters contributing to the big inning included Caleb Coons, Eli Grimes, and Baumgartner, all driving in runs in the inning.

 

Cohen Nies pitched Indy Orioles to victory. The fireballer allowed eight hits and three runs over six innings, striking out six and walking zero. Coons threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Coons recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Indy Orioles.

 

Tyler Krempasky and Baumgartner each collected one hit to lead Indy Orioles.

 

GAME 2

Indy Orioles scores more runs than Mustangs, takes victory on Sunday to the tune of 7-4

 

Indy Orioles fired up the offense in the first inning. Michael Sentman singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 

Dan Brenneman took the win for Indy Orioles. The hurler surrendered four runs on six hits over four innings, striking out six.

 

Dillion Weir started the game for Indy Orioles. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over three innings

 

Indy Orioles collected eight hits on the day. Garrett Walter and Tyler Krempasky each collected multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Krempasky and Walter each managed two hits to lead Indy Orioles.

 

Game 10 vs Indians (7/9)

Indy Orioles defeated Indians 7-6 on Sunday after taking the lead late in the game. Indy Orioles trailed 5-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Michael Sentman singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

 

The base paths were crowded in this high-scoring game. Indy Orioles collected nine hits and Indians had eight.

 

Indy Orioles tallied four runs in the sixth inning. Drew Clark, Cameron Vanderberg, Caleb Coons, and Eli Grimes each had RBIs in the frame.

 

Grimes took the win for Indy Orioles. The righty surrendered one run on two hits over two and a third innings, striking out five and walking one. Dillion Weir threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

 

Dan Brenneman started the game for Indy Orioles. The hurler went six innings, allowing three runs on four hits and striking out ten

 

Vanderberg went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

Game 9 vs Chiefs (6/25)

Indy Orioles fought back after falling down by five runs in the second inning. The comeback fell just short though, in a 5-4 defeat to Chiefs on Sunday. Indy Orioles scored four runs in the failed comeback on a walk by Tyler Krempasky in the second, a single by Blake Baumgartner in the second, and a single by Caleb Coons in the sixth.

 

Indy Orioles notched three runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught by Indy Orioles was led by Krempasky and Baumgartner, who each had RBIs in the inning.

 

Michael Sentman led Indy Orioles with two hits in four at bats.

 

Game 8 vs Black Sox (6/18)

Drew Clark came to ballpark and meant business on Sunday, tallying four hits and leading Indy Orioles to a 8-4 win over Black Sox. Clark singled in the third, singled in the fifth, homered in the seventh, and singled in the eighth.

 

Dillion Weir took the win for Indy Orioles. The bulldog allowed zero hits and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, walking zero. Caleb Coons threw two and a third innings in relief out of the bullpen.

 

Dan Brenneman started the game for Indy Orioles. The pitcher went five innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out six

 

Indy Orioles scattered 13 hits in the game. Clark, Wade Teltoe, Eli Grimes, and Blake Baumgartner all managed multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Clark went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

Game 7 vs Mustangs (6/11)

A walk-off walk led Indy Orioles past Mustangs 9-8 on Sunday.  The game was tied at eight with Indy Orioles batting in the bottom of the ninth when Blake Baumgartner drew a walk, scoring one run.

 

Indy Orioles built a four-run lead in the fifth inning and then held off Mustangs's charge

 

Indy Orioles fired up the offense in the first inning, when Garrett Walter tripled on a 3-1 count, scoring two runs.

 

Walter led Indy Orioles with two hits in two at bats.

 

Game 6 vs Hurricanes (6/4)

An error in the ninth inning helped Hurricanes battle to a 5-5 tie with Indy Orioles on Sunday.

 

In the top of the ninth inning, Hurricanes tied things up at five.  An error scored one run for Hurricanes.

 

Indy Orioles collected 11 hits on the day.  Aaron Wells, Garrett Walter, and Joe Gregory each had multiple hits for Indy Orioles.  Wells went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

Game 5 vs Cubs (5/21)

Indy Orioles defeated Cubs 6-1 on Sunday.
 

Connor McLaughlin was the winning pitcher for Indy Orioles. The ace allowed zero hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out nine. Kasey Henderson and Dan Brenneman entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

 

Indy Orioles had 12 hits in the game. Michael Sentman, Cameron Vanderberg, Aaron Wells, and Evan Herrell all managed multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Sentman led Indy Orioles with three hits in four at bats.

 

Game 3 vs Expos (4/30)

Indy Orioles sailed to an easy victory over Expos 10-2 on Sunday

 

Indy Orioles fired up the offense in the first inning. Evan Herrell drew a walk, scoring one run.

 

Connor McLaughlin earned the win for Indy Orioles. The pitcher surrendered one run on four hits over eight innings, striking out 18 (setting a single game team record). Herrell threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

 

Indy Orioles tallied nine hits. Michael Sentman, Herrell, and Drew Clark all collected multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Clark, Herrell, and Sentman each collected two hits to lead Indy Orioles. Indy Orioles was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. McLaughlin had the most chances in the field with two.

 

Game 2 vs Rays (4/23)

Indy Orioles defeated Rays 14-5 on Sunday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at four with Indy Orioles batting in the top of the seventh when Blake Baumgartner doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring three runs.

 

Drew Clark led Indy Orioles to victory by driving in four runs. Clark went 3-for-4 at the plate. Clark drove in runs on a single in the second, a sacrifice fly in the sixth, and a single in the ninth. Indy Orioles got things moving in the second inning. Indy Orioles scored two runs when Clark singled. In the top of the sixth inning, Indy Orioles tied things up at four when Clark's sac fly scored one run for Indy Orioles.

 

Indy Orioles tallied seven runs in the ninth inning. Wade Teltoe, Clark, Dillion Weir, Eli Grimes, and Evan Herrell all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

 

Michael Sentman earned the win for Indy Orioles. The righthander lasted three innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out three and walking zero. Aaron Wells and Grimes entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Weir started the game for Indy Orioles. The ace allowed three hits and four runs over four innings, striking out three

 

Indy Orioles racked up 14 hits on the day. Clark, Sentman, Herrell, Teltoe, and Grimes all had multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Clark went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

Game 1 vs Indians (4/16)

Tyler Krempasky was bad news for opposing pitchers on Sunday, driving in four on three hits to lead Indy Orioles past Indians 34-2 on Sunday. Krempasky drove in runs on a single in the second, a single in the fourth, and a single in the fifth.

 

Indy Orioles opened up scoring in the first inning. An error scored one run for Indy Orioles. Indy Orioles put up 17 runs in the third inning. Wade Teltoe, Chaz Bellman, Evan Herrell, Aaron Wells, Michael Sentman, and Cameron Vanderberg all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

 

Connor McLaughlin took the win for Indy Orioles. The fireballer lasted five innings, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out 12.

 

Indy Orioles collected 16 hits. Krempasky, Vanderberg, Sentman, Herrell, and Samuel Miller all had multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Krempasky went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

2023 Season Preview (2/28)

After having the best record in the league two seasons in a row and two championship appearances in three years, the Orioles look to reload and continue their dominance going into 2023. Offensively, the Orioles only approved. Eight starters return lead by 2022 Team MVP Blake Baumgartner (.458 in 22) and 2021 Team MVP Garrett Walter (.373 in 22). Also returning to this potient lineup will be (2022 Orioles Gold Glove) C Aaron Wells, (2022 Most Improved & All Star) 2B Eli Grimes, (2021 All Star) SS Michael Sentman, (2021 All Star) LF Cameron Vanderberg, (2x All Star) CF Wade Teltoe, and (2021 All Star) RF Tyler Krempasky. New additions to the lineup who look to make an immediate impact include 8 year vet Evan Herrell (2022 All Star with the Indians last year), Chaz Bellman (played for SB Cardinals, winner of the IBL Labor Day tourney), Drew Clark (last played in 2017. All-state player in High School), and Samuel Miller. On the mound, the Orioles lost a handful of pitchers who ate up 66% of our innings last year including 2022 Team Cy Young Tanner Simpson. The Orioles do return Leo Enneking who pitched the 3rd most innings on the team in 2022. We will be looking at many newcomers to help us fill the pitching void including Connor McLaughlin (played for SB Cardinals, winner of the IBL Labor Day tourney), Dillon Weir, and Chris Krystofiak. We open the 2023 season like we did the 2022 season, scrimmaging the Marian University Knights. The DH will take play Sunday, March 12th with first pitch being 1PM at Marian University.

Playoffs Round 1 vs Chiefs - 8/14

Indy Orioles were upset by the Chiefs in the first round of the IBL playoffs

 

Indy Orioles stayed in it until the end, but the Chiefs pulled away late in an 8-3 victory on Sunday. Chiefs trailed 3-2 in the top of the eighth inning when a double scored two runs.

 

Michael Mates was on the mound for Indy Orioles. The righty went seven and a third innings, allowing six runs on four hits and striking out seven. Eli Grimes threw one and two-thirds innings in relief.

 

Blake Baumgartner went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

Game 14 & 15 vs Black Sox - 7/24

Indy Orioles Defeats Black Sox In A Blow-Out Victory

 

Indy Orioles had everything working on Sunday, winning big over Black Sox 8-0

 

Indy Orioles got things moving in the second inning. Wade Teltoe drove in one when Teltoe singled. Indy Orioles tallied three runs in the fifth inning. Indy Orioles scored its runs on an RBI single by Aaron Wells.

 

Indy Orioles tallied nine hits in the game. Nic Vanderberg and Wells each collected multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Wells and Vanderberg each collected two hits to lead Indy Orioles.

 

 

Indy Orioles defeated Black Sox 6-4 on Sunday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at two with Indy Orioles batting in the top of the fifth when Brandon Smalling singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 

Indy Orioles opened up scoring in the first inning. Garrett Walter hit a solo homer.

 

Indy Orioles scored three runs in the seventh inning. The rally was led by a home run by Cameron Vanderberg and a double by Walter.

 

Michael Mates was on the pitcher's mound for Indy Orioles. The righty allowed five hits and one run over three innings, striking out four and walking zero.

 

Indy Orioles smacked two home runs on the day. Walter put one out in the first inning. Vanderberg had a long ball in the seventh inning.

 

Indy Orioles tallied ten hits. Walter and Vanderberg all managed multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Walter went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

Game 13 vs Rays - 7/21

Orioles (for now) tie with the Rays 7-7 in one of the wackiest finishes you will see.

 

Indy Orioles got things moving in the second inning.  Aaron Wells hit a solo homer.

Indy Orioles evened things up at seven in the bottom of the ninth inning.  Cameron Vanderberg drew a walk, scoring one run. Then with the winning run on 3rd, the lights shut off eventually suspending the game

 

Indy Orioles launched one home run on the day. Wells had a long ball in the second inning.

Indy Orioles totaled 12 hits in the game.  Blake Baumgartner, Wells, and Eli Grimes all managed multiple hits for Indy Orioles.  Baumgartner led Indy Orioles with four hits in four at bats.  Indy Orioles was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Baumgartner made the most plays with  seven.

 

Game 12 vs Arrows - 7/10

Indy Orioles seized victory in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off sacrifice fly at the end of the game to topple Arrows. The game was tied at six with Indy Orioles batting in the bottom of the eleventh when Cameron Vanderberg's sac fly scored one run for Indy Orioles.

 

Indy Orioles collected ten hits and Arrows had eight in the high-scoring affair. Indy Orioles scored five runs in the seventh inning. Tyler Krempasky, Blake Baumgartner, and Michael Sentman each had RBIs in the frame. Arrows scored three runs in the ninth inning with a game tying 2R HR with two outs.

 

Vanderberg pitched Indy Orioles to victory. The righty surrendered zero runs on zero hits over two and a third innings, striking out one and walking zero. Leo Enneking threw four and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. Michael Mates started the game for Indy Orioles. Mates went four innings, allowing three runs on five hits, striking out two and walking zero. 

 

Baumgartner led Indy Orioles with two hits in three at bats

 

Game 11 vs Expos - 7/10

Indy Orioles defeated Expos 14-0 on Sunday as three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. 

 

Indy Orioles secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the fourth inning. Indy Orioles big bats were led by Nick Weybright, Blake Baumgartner, Cameron Vanderberg, Wade Teltoe, Eli Grimes, and Weybright, who all drove in runs. Indy Orioles got things started in the first inning. Vanderberg drove in one when Vanderberg singled. Indy Orioles notched eight runs in the fourth inning. Weybright, Baumgartner, Vanderberg, Teltoe, Grimes, and Weybright each had RBIs in the frame.

 

Tanner Simpson was the winning pitcher for Indy Orioles. Simpson lasted five innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out ten. Krempasky and Teltoe entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

 

Indy Orioles racked up 20 hits on the day. Baumgartner, Grimes, Vanderberg, Krempasky, Weybright, Teltoe, Michael Sentman, and Garrett Walter all had multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Grimes and Baumgartner all had three hits to lead Indy Orioles. Indy Orioles was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Baumgartner had the most chances in the field with 14.

 

Game 10 vs Chiefs - 7/7

Indy Orioles had all cylinders firing on offense on Thursday, winning big over the Chiefs 12-1

 

In the first inning, Indy Orioles got their offense started. Brandon Smalling singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 

Indy Orioles tallied four runs in the third inning. Indy Orioles offense in the inning was led by Wade Teltoe and Nic Vanderberg, who all drove in runs.

 

Michael Mates earned the victory on the pitcher's mound for Indy Orioles. The righthander lasted seven innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out ten. Cameron Vanderberg threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

 

Indy Orioles tallied 11 hits. Teltoe, Vanderberg, and Vanderberg each had multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Teltoe went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Indy Orioles in hits.

 

Game 9 vs Hurricanes - 6/26

Indy Orioles struggled to get their offense going on Sunday, getting easily dispatched by Hurricanes, 7-0.

 

One bright spot for Indy Orioles was a single by Aaron Wells in the second inning.

 

Leo Enneking was on the hill for Indy Orioles. The righty lasted five innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out three and walking zero. Michael Mates and Eli Grimes entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and two innings respectively.

 

Wells and Wade Teltoe each collected one hit to lead Indy Orioles.

 

Game 7 & 8 vs Mustangs - 6/19

Orioles Fall Short To Mustangs, 4-1

 

Tanner Simpson started the game for Indy Orioles. The lefthander allowed three hits and four runs over three innings, striking out four and walking one. Jared Berger, Michael Sentman, and Eli Grimes each contributed in relief for Indy Orioles.

 

Tyler Krempasky, Grimes, Aaron Wells, Wade Teltoe, and Brandon Smalling each collected one hit to lead Indy Orioles.

 

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Orioles took the lead late and defeated Mustangs 11-1 on Sunday. The game was tied at one with Indy Orioles batting in the top of the fifth when Blake Baumgartner singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 

Baumgartner led Indy Orioles to victory by driving in five runs. Baumgartner went 3-for-4 at the plate. Baumgartner drove in runs on a fielder's choice in the third, a single in the fifth, and a triple in the sixth. Orioles tallied six runs in the sixth inning. The offense in the inning came from walks by Nick Weybright and Eli Grimes, a triple by Baumgartner, and a single by Wade Teltoe.

 

Taylor Soper was the winning pitcher for Indy Orioles. Soper surrendered one run on three hits over four innings, striking out ten and walking one. Michael Mates and Seth Hoffman entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

 

Orioles totaled eight hits in the game. Baumgartner and Teltoe all collected multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Baumgartner led Indy Orioles with three hits in four at bats. Indy Orioles didn't commit a single error in the field. Aaron Wells had 14 chances in the field, the most on the team.

 

 

Game 5 & 6 vs Expos - 6/5

Indy Orioles defeated Expos 8-0 on Sunday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.

 

Indy Orioles got on the board in the first inning. Indy Orioles scored one run when Brandon Smalling singled.

Indy Orioles tallied three runs in the fourth inning. Michael Sentman and Garrett Walter all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

 

Tanner Simpson earned the victory on the hill for Indy Orioles. Simpson allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight. Enneking threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

 

Indy Orioles socked one home run on the day. Walter had a four bagger in the fourth inning.

 

Indy Orioles racked up nine hits on the day. Smalling and Eli Grimes all had multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Grimes and Smalling each collected two hits to lead Indy Orioles. Indy Orioles was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Aaron Wells made the most plays with ten.

 

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Indy Orioles's two pitchers didn't allow a single hit, as Indy Orioles defeated Expos 19-3 on Sunday. 

 

Blake Baumgartner led Indy Orioles to victory by driving in five runs. Baumgartner went 3-for-4 at the plate. Baumgartner drove in runs on a single in the second, a single in the third, and a double in the fourth.

 

Indy Orioles pulled away for good with five runs in the second inning. In the second Tyler Krempasky grounded out, scoring one run, Manuel Medina singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Sentman singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and Baumgartner singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs. Indy Orioles tallied eight runs in the fourth inning. Indy Orioles big bats were led by Krempasky, Baumgartner, Garrett Walter, Wade Teltoe, and Krempasky, who each had RBIs in the inning.

 

Sentman took the win for Indy Orioles. Sentman allowed zero hits and zero runs over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one. Taylor Soper started the game for Indy Orioles. The righthander allowed zero hits and three runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five

 

Indy Orioles tallied 15 hits. Baumgartner, Teltoe, Sentman, Krempasky, and Brandon Smalling all had multiple hits for Indy Orioles. Teltoe and Baumgartner each managed three hits to lead Indy Orioles. Indy Orioles stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Eli Grimes led the way with two.

 

Game 4 vs Arrows - 5/22

The Orioles weathered a push by Arrows in the eighth inning where we coughed up three runs, but we still won 10-5 on Sunday to move to 4-0!

 

The Orioles fired up the offense in the first inning, when Brandon Smalling doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 

Tanner Simpson was the winning pitcher for the Orioles. The pitcher went three innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out one and walking zero. Taylor Soper and Jay Correll entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

 

Jared Berger started the game for the Orioles. The righty lasted four innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out two and walking one

 

The Orioles totaled eight hits. Michael Sentman and Cameron Vanderberg all managed multiple hits for Indiana Baseball League Orioles 18+. Sentman went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Orioles in hits. The Orioles didn't commit a single error in the field. Eli Grimes had the most chances in the field with six.

 

Game 3 vs Sizzlers - 5/15

The Orioles defeated Sizzlers 13-0 on Sunday as four pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Orioles got things started in the first inning when Nic Vanderberg drew a walk, scoring one run.
 

Orioles put up six runs in the fifth inning. Orioles big bats were led by Wade Teltoe, Nick Weybright, Eli Grimes, and Michael Sentman, who all drove in runs. Tanner Simpson was the winning pitcher for the Orioles.

 

The lefty lasted two innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out three and walking one. Michael Mates and Taylor Soper entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

 

Jared Berger started the game for the Orioles. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out two and walking one

 

The Orioles totaled nine hits. Sentman and Garrett Walter each managed multiple hits for the Orioles. Walter and Sentman each managed two hits to lead the Orioles.

 

Game 2 vs Indians - 5/1

Orioles run-rule the Indians 12-0 in 7 innings! This was a dominant win by the Orioles as we scored in every inning except two and held the Indians to 4 hits. We scored twice in the first inning and never looked back. All in all a much better performance than last week. We look to make it 3-0 on the season as we play the expansion Sizzlers on May 15th. First pitch is 3:30pm at Brunette Park.

 

Notables:

• Tanner Simpson got his 2nd start of the season and was sharp. Going 4 innings with 9Ks and only allowing 3 hits. The win, however, goes to Nick Weybright making his Orioles pitching debut. He allowed a hit, a walk, and struck a batter out in 2 innings of relief work.
• Offensive we were led once again by Garrett Walter who went 3-4 with 3R and a RBI. Michael Sentman and Blake Baumgartner added two hits each, while Brandon Smalling (Orioles debut), Cameron Vanderberg, Nic Vanderberg, Aaron Wells, and Eli Grimes each added a hit.

 

Game 1 vs Cubs - 4/24

The Orioles win on Opening Day against the Cubs 8-6! The Orioles jumped out early scoring four runs in the 1st and two in the second to make it 6-0, but the Orioles would muster only 2 more runs the rest of the game (had the bases loaded with no outs twice and couldn't capitalize). Luckily that was just enough offense though to secure the win. Tanner Simpson (making his Orioles debut) got the start on the mound and was solid for 3 innings, striking out five. The Cubs made it close towards the end as Orioles pitching issued 9 walks in two innings, but in the end pitched well enough to get the job done.

 

Notables:

• Leo Enneking got the W in relief going one inning striking out two
• Garrett Walter led the way offensively with 3 hits and 4 RBIs while Tyler Krempasky, Blake Baumgartner, and Nic Vanderberg both had two hits

 

The Orioles are back it next Sunday against the Indians. First pitch is 12:30pm at Bishop Chatard HS. Go #DirtyBirdz!

 

2022 Season Preview - 1/11

The 2022 Season is approaching, and the Indy Orioles are once again looking to avenge their loss in the Championship Game to the five-time champion Hurricanes. The 2022 Orioles will be led by 7x Orioles Cy Young Winner and 2021 18+ Cy Young Winner Seth Hoffman and 9 year vets Michael Sentman, Wade Teltoe, Cameron Vanderberg, and Blake Baumgartner. The Orioles will be returning 2021 Orioles MVP winner Garrett Walter, 2021 Rookie of the Year Jared Berger, 2021 18+ All Star Tyler Krempasky and 2021 Gold Glove Winner Aaron Wells. Other returning players who look to make huge contributions include Bailey Ebersole, Manuel Medina, Nic Vanderberg, Leo Enneking, Michael Mates, and Michael Rueff The Orioles have also added a strong bunch of newcomers which will include 2021 18+ Batting Champion and All Star (with Mustangs) Brandon Smalling, Noah Eaton, Eli Grimes, Tanner Simpson, and Nick Weybright. The Orioles will kick off their season on Sunday, April 3^rd with a scrimmage against the Marian University Knights. First pitch is 1PM! We are excited to start the season and hope you can make it out to a game this year and if you can’t follow this page for box scores and game recaps. Hopefully this is the year we win it all! Go #DirtyBirdz!!!

Playoffs Championship vs Hurricanes - 8/29

 

Orioles lose to the Hurricanes 10-6 in the championship game. Congrats to the Hurricanes on their 5th championship. We dug ourselves in a hole early as the Hurricanes scored 3 in the 1st and 5 in the 2nd to make it 8-0 heading into the bottom of the 2nd. An hour and a half rain delay in the bottom of the 5th helped us as we scored a run in the 5th-7th innings and 3 in the 8th to make it 8-6 going into the 9th. The Hurricanes tacked on 2 insurance runs to make it 10-6 and the Orioles had no answer in the bottom half of the inning.

 

Despite the disappointing outcome we had the best record in the league this year at 15-4 and our 2nd consecutive championship game appearance. All in all a great year! We will see you all in 2022! Go #DirtyBirdz!

 

Playoffs Semi-Finals vs Indians - 8/22

 

Orioles advance to their second consecutive championship game with a 12-4 win over the Indians. The Orioles scored 2 in the 1st and 3 in the 4th to make it 5-0 going into the top of the 5th. However the Indians had some fight in them, scoring a run in the 5th and 3 in the 6th to make it 5-4. That is when the Orioles put the game out of reach. Scoring one in the bottom of the 6th and 6 in the bottom of the 7th, 4 of those runs came off of a Cameron Vanderberg Grand Slam. Garrett Walter (4 for 4, 3 2Bs and 4 RBIs) and Cameron Vanderberg (3 for 4, 2B, HR, and 6 RBIs) carried our offense.

 

The Orioles will try to capture their first championship in 8 seasons when they take on the 4x Champion Hurricanes. First pitch is at 1PM at University of Indianapolis.

 

Playoffs Round 1 vs Rays - 8/15

 

Orioles dominate the Rays 12-0 and move onto the Semi-Finals for the 2nd consecutive year. Seth Hoffman got the start and went 5 strong innings allowing 4 hits and striking out 4. On offense, we scored 7 runs in the 2nd off of 5 consecutive Rays errors. We added 2 in the 3rd, 1 in the 4th, and then 2 in the 7th to hit the run rule. Tyler Krempasky, Garrett Walter, and Blake Baumgartner let the way with 2 hits each. We will take on the Indians next Sunday at UIndy. Go DirtyBirdz! 

 

 

Games 15 & 16 vs Black Sox - 8/8

 

Orioles win a pitchers duel against the Black Sox 2-0 in Game 1. It was 0-0 for most of the game until the bottom of the 6th where Garrett Walter stepped up and hit a 2R HR (his 3rd of the year). That was all of the offense Starter Jared Berger needed as he pitched the first shutout of the season for the Orioles only allowing 2 hits and striking out 9. With this win, the Orioles clinched the #1 seed in the playoffs.

 

After clinching the #1 seed and having nothing to lose, the Orioles drop the final regular season game of the year losing 3-2 to the Black Sox of Game 2 of the doubleheader. The Orioles tied it up in the Top of the 4th as Blake Baumgartner hit a lead off double and later scored. The Black Sox answered back with a double and a couple of walks that scored two in the bottom of the 6th. The Orioles would score one in the top of the 7th on a Garrett Walter RBI Single, but the game ended on a questionable call. With runners on 1st and 2nd with 2 outs down a run, Cameron Vanderberg hits a groundball down the 3rd base line that was clearly foul but the umpire called it fair and the Black Sox 3rd baseman stepped on the bag to end the game. Onto the playoffs! Our first game will be next Sunday at 3:30. Location and Opponent TBD.

 

Games 13 & 14 vs Chiefs - 8/1

 

The Orioles dominate the Chiefs Game 1 winning 11-2. The Orioles had 11 runs on 11 hits and the offense was led by Michael Sentman (2-3 - HR, 3 RBIs, 3R), Blake Baumgartner (2-3, 3B, 2B, 3R) and Garrett Walter (2-3, HR, 3 RBIs). The main story of this game was Seth Hoffman's performance. He went all 7 innings with a career high (and team high) 16 Ks. He also set the single season league record breaking Cory Rupert (Hurricanes) record back in 2012 with 103 Ks. Also, with his 10th win of the season, he tied Brad Fetters (Mustangs) for most wins in a season.

 

Orioles dominate Game 2 vs the Chiefs winning 8-0. The Orioles offense was led by Cameron Vanderberg (2-3, HR, 2 RBIs, 2R) and Seth Hoffman (2-2, 2R). Jared Berger got the start and was awesome. Berger went 5 strong innings only allowing 1 hit and striking out 8. Matt Burleton and Leo Enneking pitched the 6th and 7th respectively. Burleton struck out 3 of the 4 batters while Enneking struck out 2 of the 4.

 

On the day, the Orioles hit 4 HRs which was more than the Chiefs had hits (3) in both games. Our pitching staff struck out 29 Chiefs! We look to end the season strong as we take on the Black Sox next weekend in a DH.

 

 

Game 12 vs Indians - 7/25

 

Orioles drop their second straight game on Sunday losing to the Indians 9-6. The Orioles were leading 6-3 going into the bottom of the 8th inning, but then wheels fell off. The Indians scored 6 runs off of 4 hits, 2 walks, and hit by pitch with the big blow being a 3 run double. Simply put, we just ran out of healthy arms. Give credit where credit is due though, great comeback by the Indians. Seth Hoffman got the start on short rest and went 5 strong innings, only allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 8Ks. Offensively, the Orioles were led by Bob Ross (2-4), Cameron Vanderberg (2-4), and Wade Teltoe (2-4 2 2Bs). The Orioles look to snap this mini losing streak and get back to their winning ways when they take on the Chiefs in a doubleheader next Sunday at Brunette Field.

 

Game 11 vs Hurricanes - 7/22

 

The 10 game win streak is over as the Hurricanes defeat the short handed Orioles (playing with 9 guys) 1-0 on Thursday night. Tip of the cap to P Hayden Cleveland for the Hurricanes on a great game on the mound. In his first career start, Jared Berger pitched 5 strong innings but was the tough luck loser. He also added two of our four hits. We look to start a new winning streak on Sunday where we take on the Indians. First pitch is at 12:30PM at Scecina HS. 

 

Games 9 & 10 vs Arrows - 7/11

 

The Orioles move to 10-0 with 2 wins over the Arrows yesterday. In the first game, the Arrows scored 1 early run in the first and the Orioles responded to score 2 in the 2nd and that was all of the runs needed for Seth Hoffman as he continued his dominance. Hoffman went the distance, allowing 5 hits in 7 innings with 5 Ks. In game 2, it was all Orioles as they scored at least one run in all but 2 innings. Matt Burleton (making his season debut) was lights out giving us 5 strong innings with 6 Ks. 

 

Notables:

• Garrett Walter and Cameron Vanderberg led the way offensively in the doubleheader with 3 hits each
• Tyler Krempasky, Michael Sentman and Bob Ross each had 2 hits.

 

Game 8 vs Mustangs - 6/27

 

The Orioles move to 8-0 after an 8-3 win over the Mustangs! The Mustangs opened up with a 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the 2nd. The Orioles cut the deficit to two after a leadoff double by Bob Ross and a RBI single by Cameron Vanderberg. The Orioles would add two more to tie the game in the bottom of the third on a two RBI single by Blake Baumgartner. The Orioles would take the lead and never look back in the bottom of the 5th after an RBI double by Leo Enneking that scored Seth Hoffman. Orioles added 3 in the 6th and 1 in the 8th for extra insurance. Pitching wise, Seth Hoffman got the start (again) and the win (again) going 7 innings and only allowing 2 earned while striking out 10. The Marian duo Michael Mates (8th) and Jared Berger (9th) came in and shut the door. Next game will be on July 11th as we take on the Arrows in a double header.

 

Notables:

• Seth Hoffman: (GS) (W) 7IP, 2ER, 10K
• Bob Ross, Cameron Vanderberg, and Leo Enneking led the offense with 2 hits, while Blake Baumgartner, Aaron Wells, and Michael Rueff each added a hit.

 

Game 7 vs Expos - 6/20

 

Orioles move to 7-0 with an 8-0 win over the Expos. Michael Mates got the start and gave us 4 quality innings, allowing only one hit and 6 Ks. Seth Hoffman got the W in relief pitching 5 innings and tying a season high with 12 Ks. Offensively, Tyler Krempasky led the way with 3 hits (including a triple). Michael Sentman added two hits and Garrett Walter demolished a ball for his first HR of the season. Next game will be against the Mustangs. First pitch is 12:30PM at Scecina HS.

 

Notables:

• Tyler Krempasky: 3-5, 2R, 3B
• Michael Sentman: 2-4, 2R, 2B, SB, 2 RBIs
• Garrett Walter: Solo HR in the 6th
• Seth Hoffman: W with 12Ks (4 in an inning)

 

Game 6 vs Rays - 6/13

 

Orioles improve to 6-0 today with a 9-3 win over the previously 3-3 Rays! The game was in within two runs for most of the game but the Orioles broke it open. Scoring 4 runs in the 7th off of an RBI double by Aaron Wells and an RBI single by Wade Teltoe. Seth Hoffman got the start and pitched another quality game! Jared Berger came in to shut the door in the 7th-9th innings. Come see us try to improve to 7-0 as we take on the winless Expos! First pitch is 12:30pm at Brebeuf Jesuit HS.

 

Notables:

• Seth Hoffman (GS) (W) 6 IP, 3ER, 8Ks
• Michael Sentman lead the offense today with a 4-4 day! Ross, Walter, Nic Vanderberg, Wells, and Teltoe each added two hits a piece

 

Game 5 vs Cubs - 6/6

 

The Orioles move to 5-0 after a dominating 15-4 win over the Cubs. The Orioles had a season high 17 hits with 6 extra base hits. The offense really didn't going until a 15-20 minute rain delay in the 3rd inning. After the delay, the Orioles scored 11 of their 15 runs. Seth Hoffman continues his dominance with another quality start and his league leading 5th win.

 

Notables:

• Seth Hoffman - 6 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 H, BB, 9 K
• Nic Vanderberg led the offense with 3 hits (2 doubles) and 6 other players had 2 hits each (Krempasky, Sentman, Baumgartner, Teltoe, Medina, Hoffman)

 

Game 4 vs Hurricanes - 5/16

 

Wire to wire win today as your Orioles defeated the Hurricanes 6-1. The Orioles quickly scored two off of an RBI single by Blake Baumgartner and a RBI Sac Fly by Garrett Walter. The Orioles added 3 more in the Top of the 4th, two of those were credited to a Wade Teltoe 2R Home Run, his first of the season, the other run was credited to Tyler Krempasky, who continued his hot streak with an RBI double. The Orioles finished their scoring in the Top of the 5. On the mound today, Seth Hoffman was his usual self, going 7 strong innings picking up his league leading 4th victory. To finish the game, Michael Mates and Jared Berger made their Orioles debuts and each earned their first career strikeout. Our next game will not be until June 6th when we take on the Cubs.

 

NOTABLES:

• Seth Hoffman (GS) (W), 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 10K
• Tyler Krempasky - 3-5, 2B, RBI
• Wade Teltoe - 2R HR

 

Game 3 vs Indians - 5/2

 

Dominating 13-1 win today by your Orioles as the move into sole posession of 1st place at 3-0! The game was close up until the bottom of the 3rd where the Orioles exploded for 6 runs and never looked back. The Orioles had 15 hits compared to only 3 strikeouts so the bats were hot! This is the first time after 3 games that the Orioles have held the top spot in the league!

 

Notables:

 

• Seth Hoffman continues his dominance and has to be the favorite for league Cy Young. Seth pitched his 2nd complete game of the year in two starts and earned his 3rd win of the season. Final Stat Line: CG W, 7 IP, 1R, 1 ER, 2H, 0 BB, 9K
• Tyler Krempasky added 3 hits while 5 Orioles (Baumgartner, Ross, Walter, Wells, and Nic Vanderberg) added 2 hits a piece

 

Game 2 vs Rays - 4/25

 

Orioles win in extras against the Rays 8-7! The Orioles struck first on a Blake Baumgartner RBI single that scored Tyler Krempasky. The Rays tied it up in the top of the 3rd on a leadoff triple by Sullivan who eventually scored, but that was short lived as the Orioles took back the lead in the bottom half of the inning as Bob Ross knocked in Nic Vanderberg on an RBI fielders choice to make it 2-1. That lead however was short lived as the Rays came back to score 2 in the 4th and 5th to make it a 5-2 ball game going into the bottom of the 5th. The Orioles would come back and score 2 in the bottom of the 5th as Nic Vanderberg led off with a triple and scored on Tyler Krempasky's double and Krempasky would score on Blake Baumgartner's single. The Rays would add one in the top of the 6th to make it 6-4. In the bottom of the 8th, Blake Baumgartner got on with a single, then Garrett Walter hit a liner down the line for an RBI triple (not mentioned: his nice swim move to beat the tag). Walter would end up scoring to tie it up on a wild pitch. The game remained 6-6 going into extras where the Rays were able to add one run and almost two but the second runner was gunned down at the plate. Going into the bottom of the 10th, the Orioles were down 7-6 with a runner on 2nd and one out. Michael Sentman hit an RBI triple in the right-center gap to score the runner from 2nd. Bob Ross would come and hit an RBI single up the middle to score Sentman and win the game for the Orioles. A great game played by both teams!

 

Notables:

• Leo Enneking got his first start as an Orioles and gave us 4 strong innings with 3 earned and 4 strikeouts
• Seth Hoffman got the win in relief. 5 IP, 1 earned, with 6 strikeouts
• Tyler Krempasky continued his strong rookie season with 2 hits (including a 2B), 3R, 2 SBs
• Blake Baumgartner added 3 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 walks (reached all 5 apperances)

 

 

Game 1 vs Mustangs - 4/18

 

Orioles start off the season with a win against the Mustangs 5-2! Offensively, the Orioles had 6 hits with Tyler Krempasky contributing 2 hits including a stand up triple. Michael Sentman, Blake Baumgartner, Bob Ross, and Mitch Pawlanta each had a hit. Pitching was the story as Orioles ace Seth Hoffman picked up where he left off in the 2020 Playoffs. He was the winning pitcher in a complete game, 12 strikeout performance.

 

The Orioles will take on the Rays next Sunday (4/25) at Bishop Chatard High School (12:30PM). The last time the Orioles faced the Rays was in the 2019 playoffs where the Rays upset the Orioles 5-1. Should be a great test and the Orioles look to improve to 2-0!  

 

Season Preview - 3/30

 

The 2021 Season is approaching and the Indy Orioles are looking to avenge their 2020 loss in the Championship Game to the now defunct War Eagles. The 2021 Orioles will be led by 6x Orioles Cy Young Winner Seth Hoffman and 8 year vets Michael Sentman, Wade Teltoe, Cameron Vanderberg, and Blake Baumgartner. The Orioles will be returning Silver Slugger winner Bob Ross and Rookie of the Year Garrett Walter. Other returning players who look to make huge contributions include Bailey Ebersole, Manuel Medina, Mitch Pawlanta, and Nic Vanderberg. The Orioles have also added a strong bunch of newcomers which will include Aaron Wells, Leo Enneking, Michael Rueff, Tyler Krempasky and two Marian University pitchers Michael Mates and Jared Berger. The Orioles will kick off their season on April 18th, against the Mustangs at Bishop Chatard High School. First pitch is 12:30PM! We are excited to start the season and hope you can make it out to a game this year and if you can't you can follow this page for box scores and game recaps. Go #DirtyBirdz!!!