The Birds batted around in the second inning and scored seven runs off Boston starter Brad Penny. Penny walked in two runs and Nick Markakis hit a grand slam to cap the inning off.
Things were looking good...a 7-0 lead and staff ace Jeremy Guthrie on the mound...but everything unraveled... Guthrie lasted just 4 2/3 innings, and was charged with eight runs (five earned) on eight hits...four of the hits were for extra bases (a double, a triple and two homers). He walked four and struck out five, and it was apparent he didn't have his best stuff tonight...
Again, the O's struck early but the offense went quietly after the initial onslaught...the Birds scored just once more in the fourth inning; meanwhile, the Sox were slowly piling on the runs...
Danys Baez took the loss for the O's...he was charged with two runs in 1 1/3 innings of relief...
On the O's message boards, fans are already grumbling about the pitching staff...the Birds have given up nine or more runs in four of the last five games, and some say that the team's best pitchers are in the minors...Bring Em' Up! There is a chance that pitching prospect Brad Bergesen will start Tuesday's game against the White Sox...
Next up: Adam Eaton takes on Boston's ace Josh Beckett Saturday night...here's hoping...Go O's!
O' Yeah...
- Markakis' slam was the second of his career; he tied a career high with 5 RBIs
- Bad news: Matt Wieters was injured in Triple-A; hopefully it's nothing serious
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