Blaze Alexander's Game-Winning Hit, Strowd's Struggles

0:00On March 27th, the Baltimore Orioles kicked off their season with a close two-to-one win over the Minnesota Twins. The game-winning run came from a key single by Infielder Blaze Alexander, who Arizona Diamondbacks fans might remember from last year. Alexander traded to Baltimore during the offseason when one for three at the plate with that lone RBI hit. He quickly won over Orioles supporters, much like he did in Arizona during spring training, where he had 263 with a 3-49. On-base percentage. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks received right-hander Cage Stroud in two prospects in the deal. Stroud, who had a strong 1.71 ERA and limited big lead time with Baltimore last year, struggled badly this spring, giving up nine. Earned runs in 7.2 innings. That rough stretch kept the 28-year-old out of Arizona's opening roster, sending him to their AAA team in Reno instead. His minor league career shows a 4.85 ERA over six seasons, hinting at ongoing challenges.

1:01It's early days for everyone involved, and both players have time to turn things around as the season unfolds. This has been MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey, with a story.