Jeremy Guthrie, making his first start since July 7, pitched brilliantly, going eight innings and giving up just two runs on three hits (two of the hits were solo shots). Guthrie (7-8) fanned five while only walking one.
I've gotta say, I loved the O's offense today...aggressive base running (3 steals in the first three innings) and patience at the plate (seven walks) really paid off...the O's first four runs crossed the plate due to an error, wild pitches and bases-loaded walks! Honestly, I was wondering if anyone was actually going to drive a run home with an actual HIT!
Of course, that didn't take long...the O's scored five runs in the fifth inning to take a commanding 6-1 lead, and after a wild pitch and two walks, the last two runs crossed the plate via the hit...the O's then went on to score four runs in the ninth, three coming off Gregg Zaun's homer...I was a little concerned about benching Matt Wieters before the series in New York, bur Zaun was an absolute beast: 3-for-4 with a walk, a run and four RBIs.
The Birds send David Hernandez (2-2) to the mound Monday night in New York...Go O's!!
O' Yeah...
- The O's made their first trade on Sunday, sending Oscar Salazar to the San Diego Padres for right-handed reliever Cla Meredith
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