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High on Loewen

Bouchard, Sylvain

2006

Overview

Things were not boding well for a phone call from the Orioles brass. But down in Triple-A with the International League's Ottawa Lynx, [Adam Loewen] rediscovered his control. In three games with the lame duck Lynx, covering 21 innings, Loewen walked only three hitters, also giving up only 11 hits, while keeping his earned-run average under two. Orioles fans can only hold out hope for the future, for their Birds are bound for their ninth consecutive fourth-place finish in the AL East. Pitching-wise, [Erik Bedard], [Daniel Cabrera] and Loewen -- who took journeyman Bruce Chen's place in the starting rotation -- represent the franchise's future. \"The Prince of Whalley\" is in Baltimore to stay. That attitude can be traced back to the diamonds of Surrey, and specifically Whalley, where Loewen's talent developed in one of the best minor baseball associations in Canada. Whalley Little League celebrated its 50th anniversary this year in fine style, hosting the Canadian championships and seeing its own team repeat as champions. Whalley's little leaguers went 1-2 last week in Williamsport, Pa., wrapping up play with a 2-1 win over Saipan.

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