O's Magic Continues in Philly

The Orioles scored three runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Saturday night.

The O's teed-off on Philly pitching early, collecting 13 hits through the first seven innings...unfortunately, they managed just three runs but took a 3-0 lead into the seventh.

Starter Brad Bergesen had been masterful through the first six innings, allowing just two hits and striking out two...things unraveled in the seventh, when the Phillies knocked Bergesen out of the game...by the time the inning was over, the Birds were trailing 5-3.

Reliever Danys Baez was summoned to face Ryan Howard with runners on the corners, and served up a 3-run jack...it was Baez's first blown save of the season...

But these new "never say die" O's came back yet again in the ninth inning (marking the second time this season, and second time in the last three games!)...Gregg Zaun smashed a one-out solo shot to put the Birds within a run...then, with two down, Oscar Salazar slapped a pinch-hit single for Mark Hendrickson (who was credited with the win), bringing Brian Roberts to the plate...with two strikes and the crowd on their feet, Roberts ripped a 2-run bomb to center field, giving the Birds a 6-5 lead.

George Sherrill pitched a scoreless ninth and picked up his 14th save of the season...the O's have now won four straight and go for their first road sweep of the season on Sunday afternoon. It won't be easy, though, Jeremy Guthrie (4-7) is up against Phillies' ace Cole Hamels (4-2)...Go O's!!!!!