30 Chris Tillman, SP

Given nine runs of support in the first three innings Friday against the Blue Jays, Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman moved to 4-2 by allowing three earned runs in five innings, striking out seven and walking none. The O's won 10-6.

Tillman takes a 3.68 ERA and 48:21 K:BB ratio against the Nationals at home Wednesday.

Orioles starter Chris Tillman was solid Sunday at home against the Rays. Unfortunately, he wasn't good enough to avoid losing against Matt Moore and Tampa Bay.

The Rays got a questionable solo home run call in the sixth inning when Matt Joyce belted a ball that ricocheted near the foul pole in right. After several discussions and a video replay, the ball, originally ruled a double, was called a HR. Tillman gave up two homers on the day.

He allowed three earned runs on five hits and a walk over six innings to fall to 3-2 as Moore was sharp once again to improve to 8-0 for the Rays. Tillman struck out four and threw 111 pitches on the start. His ERA is at 3.52.

Tillman is scheduled to make his next starting appearance Friday at Toronto.

Orioles starter Chris Tillman pitched well on Tuesday at home against the Padres. Tillman went seven innings and gave up only one run, but had to settle for a no-decision.

The Baltimore starter threw 112 pitches over seven innings with seven strikeouts. He gave up one run on a Carlos Quentin solo homer in the second inning. He allowed just four base hits and walked two as he was able to keep his command for most of his evening.

Tillman, who has a 3.40 ERA and 3-1 record, had won three consecutive decisions entering Tuesday's outing. He's given up just seven runs over his last five starts spanning 33 2/3 innings. He makes his next start Sunday against Tampa Bay.