When the Orioles acquired right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the Philadelphia Phillies July 28, it was clear the team needed another starter. However, the move puzzled many fans who thought the Orioles' modus operandi was going to be to sell off assets rather than buy.
The Orioles ended up not only getting Hellickson, but they also added shortstop Tim Beckham three days later. Both players played key roles in the team's fifth straight win.
Hellickson answered any concerns by tossing seven shutout innings during a 6-0 win against the Kansas City Royals before 14,984 at Oriole Park Aug. 2.
Hellickson allowed five hits, walked one and struck out three, throwing 94 pitches in his first start since July 22. He helped pitch the Orioles to their longest winning streak since a six-game run from May 4-9.
