SHEPHERD GETS FIRST MAJOR LEAGUE START IN FRONT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Baltimore, MD — From Stella Moore to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Louisa native Chandler Shepherd went four innings getting a no decision in his first Major League start as Baltimore ( 49-102 ) fell to Toronto ( 60-91 ) Tuesday night 8-5.

Shepherd only gave up four hits as two left the yard when Randell Grichuk hit a solo homer and Cavan Biggio hit a two run homer. He struck out four and walked one and threw 68 pitches. All indications point to him getting another start before the year is over.

Twelve Family and Friends made the trek to see Chandler Shepherd make is first Major League Start.

Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Chandler Shepherd

CHAN’S QUOTES

“… I thought I threw some good pitches. I made a couple of mistakes. They took advantage of it. I was excited to get out there and get that first start under my belt.”

“… I wasn’t nervous, I think the few outings before helped calm my nerves down a little bit. I was anxious to get out there. Yeah, I would say it’s a good opportunity.”

“… It was awesome to see all of the familiar faces in the stands was glad so many got to come up and see me pitch. You know how I feel about the folks back home love every one of them. It’s special for me to pitch in front of them for sure.”

Baltimore Coach Brandon Hyde

BALTIMORE COACH’S COMMENT

“… I thought Shep did a nice job, He just made a couple of bad pitches for a couple of homers. But for a guy making his first major league start, I thought he threw strikes and got ahead of hitters. It took a little while to find his breaking ball. But he did a nice job for four innings and you’ll see him back out there.”