Baltimore Orioles utility/bench player Robert Andino was the first bench player to really break out and get hot. He had several multi-hit games forcing manager Buck Showalter to keep him in the lineup.
Coming into the week Andino had a sub .200 batting average, he raised his average to .310. He also provided some very strong defense at short stop, making some diving plays to prevent hits.
It is a good sign for the Orioles who came into the week on an eight game losing streak. That streak was broken with two wins against the Minnesota Twins.
It seems as though Andino has slowed his game down. Before he was erratic at the plate and in the field, if he can truly take advantage of his talent he could be an above average major league player.
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