Orioles' Colton Cowser: Plates three runs Thursday
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Cowser went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, an additional run and a walk in a 7-6, extra-inning win against the Marlins on Thursday.
Baltimore belted three long balls off Miami starter Roddery Munoz, the most damaging of which was Cowser's three-run blast in the third inning. It was his second homer during a modest six-game hitting streak, during which he's batting .400 (8-for-20) with four extra-base hits and nine RBI. Cowser's season stats include a .232/.321/.446 slash line, 14 homers, 43 RBI, 37 runs and seven stolen bases through 315 plate appearances.
Cowser went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.
Cowser has started all three games coming out of the All-Star break, going 4-for-11 with a homer and two steals. The outfielder has provided modest speed this year, going 7-for-9 on stolen base attempts. He's added a .225/.313/.431 slash line, 13 long balls, 36 RBI, 35 runs scored, 14 doubles and a triple through 304 plate appearances. Cowser continues to split his time between left field and center field, resulting in smaller roles for Austin Hays and Cedric Mullins, though Heston Kjerstad is also back in the mix for outfield playing time following his return from a concussion.
Cowser went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rangers.
Cowser stretched the Orioles' lead to 4-0 in the first inning with his first homer since June 28. The outfielder has a chance for more playing time in left field while Heston Kjerstad (concussion) is on the 7-day injured list. Cowser is slashing .219/.305/.427 with 13 homers, 36 RBI, 34 runs scored and five stolen bases through 295 plate appearances this year. His primary competition for playing time is Austin Hays, though Cowser does have the platoon advantage should such a situation develop.
