(Nick Wass/Associated Press)BALTIMORE — The new regime of the Baltimore Orioles inherited a costly problem in slumping slugger Chris Davis, who’s working with a $161 million contract yet can’t buy a hit. After batting .168 last year — the lowest average by a qualifier in major league history — Davis opened this season going 0 for 17 with 11 strikeouts. “I’m going to support him, and I’m not going to stop supporting him,” Hyde said. I want to believe he’s going to turn it around.”Davis appreciates the support. “Obviously, I’m going to be here for the foreseeable future and I’m a guy that’s been here for a while.

Source: Washington Post April 06, 2019 21:22 UTC