Rookie Chandler Shepherd is in a long line of players auditioning for a spot in the Orioles' rotation in 2020.
He became the 17th Baltimore pitcher to make a start this season Sept. 17 in an 8-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Shepherd, who was making his first MLB start after appearing in two games as a reliever, had an uneven performance, allowing three runs and four hits across four innings. He also allowed a pair of home runs in consecutive innings, an area that has hampered the Orioles all season.
