 Thurmond's first season with the Orioles, like their season in 1988, wasn't that great.He went 1–8 with a 4.58 ERA in 43 games (6 starts) while the Orioles finished last in the American League.The following season was better for Thurmond, as he went 2–4 with a 3.90 ERA in 49 games while pitching almost entirely out of the bullpen.