Scott went deep twice for the second consecutive game, and now has five home runs in his first three games since returning from the DL.
The O's took the lead in the third inning...Nick Markakis' RBI single put the Birds on the board, and a few batters later, Scott hit the first grand slam of his career, giving the O's a commanding 5-0 lead. The O's scored again in the fourth before Scott went deep again in the fifth inning, this time with the bases empty.
It was more than enough for starting pitcher Brad Bergesen (2-2). Bergesen went eight innings and allowed just two runs (both came in the seventh inning) on seven hits while striking out three and walking none. Jim Johnson came on in the ninth with two on and none out, but it took him just nine pitches to retire the side and end the game.
Of course, the star of the game was Matt Wieters, making his Major League debut...the Yard was packed with fans waiting to get their first look at the new O's catcher. It didn't matter that Weiters went 0-for-4 with a strikeout...the fact is that the future of the Orioles is now, and it's an incredible time to be a fan.
The Birds look to make it six straight Saturday night...Jeremy Guthrie (4-4) takes the mound...Go O's!!!!!!
O' Yeah...
- The O's (23-26) are just three games under .500 and 5 1/2 games out of first
- Thanks for the votes on the poll...looks like the majority of you agree with the front office...83% of you said that the O's should keep Zaun and release Moeller
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