The Orioles-Phillies series opener was everything we hope baseball can be. But starter Kyle Bradish's uncertain future with a bothersome elbow casts a pall on an electric game and on everything the Orioles hope to achieve this season.
Henderson's 21 homers — the second most in the majors — show a level of power that could translate to one of the most exciting events ahead of the Midsummer Classic.
The 34-year-old Venezuelan has another scoreless start for the Orioles, an unlikely reliable performer for a pitching staff that has dealt with plenty of injuries.
Despite competing in what has long been considered the most difficult division in baseball, the Orioles have proven their mettle against teams that used to beat up routinely on Baltimore during the rebuild.