As usual, the Orioles' offense struck early...the Birds scored twice in the second, highlighted by Melvin Mora's second jack of the year. Aubrey Huff added a 2-run bomb in the third to give the O's a 4-2 lead.
Starter Brad Bergesen was impressive...although he gave up 11 hits, Bergesen allowed just three runs in six innings, while walking one and striking out three. Bergesen left with a one-run lead, but had to settle for the no-decision after Chris Ray allowed the tying run in the seventh inning. Ray was charged with his first blown save of the season...his ERA is now at an even 8.00. My poll has just come to a close, and the majority of fans (myself included) seem to want Ray as the closer...
The Birds rallied in the eighth inning and took the lead for good when Mora scored on Lou Montanez's 2-out single... George Sherrill recorded his fifth save of the season.
Next up: the New York Yankees for a three-game set. In a rematch of Opening Day, Jeremy Guthrie (2-2) goes up against the Yankees' CC Sabathia (1-3)...let's hope the outcome is the same. Go O's!!!
O' Yeah...
- The Birds' 1-2-3 hitters (Roberts, Jones and Markakis) went hitless as a group for the first time this season
- Catcher Gregg Zaun went 3-for-3; his batting average increased from .157 to .192
- Relief pitcher Dennis Sarfate could be out for a month...or the season
- A-Rod makes his season debut for the Yankees on Friday night...we better hear some "Boos!"
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