masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgI had no idea that I’d file this many entries that included Jake Arrieta.

Arrieta pitched two innings in relief tonight for Triple-A Norfolk, allowing one run and three hits, with no walks and two strikeouts. He threw 25 pitches, 18 for strikes.

That’s not much work for a guy who was slated to start before being scratched, with the Orioles “keeping their options open,” according to a team official.

Arrieta wasn’t needed this weekend, so the Tides used him in relief. But only two innings…I had no idea that I’d file this many entries that included Jake Arrieta.

Arrieta pitched two innings in relief tonight for Triple-A Norfolk, allowing one run and three hits, with no walks and two strikeouts. He threw 25 pitches, 18 for strikes.

That’s not much work for a guy who was slated to start before being scratched, with the Orioles “keeping their options open,” according to a team official.

Arrieta wasn’t needed this weekend, so the Tides used him in relief. But only two innings and 25 pitches?

That means he’ll be available again in a few days.

Nolan Reimold is 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Jeff Salazar, Rhyne Hughes and Paco Figueroa also have two hits.

Single-A Frederick left-hander Nate Nery allowed one earned run over eight innings in a 6-1 victory over Lynchburg.

Back in Baltimore, Will Ohman replaced David Hernandez and allowed the following: Walk, walk (intentional), two-run double, two-run double.

Red Sox 6, Orioles 0.

Update: Matt Wieters was 0-for-20 with eight strikeouts before leading off the ninth with a double. The Orioles only need nine runs to win this game.