Game 132 Recap-
Chicago RH Gavin Floyd(14-6,3.70) was great for 8 while SS Orlando Cabrera was 4 for 5 with 2 rbis and CF Nick Swisher homered, leading the White Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 Tuesday at Camden Yards. LF Carlos Quention added 3 hits, while RF Jermaine Dye, DH Ken Griffey Jr and Paul Konerko all had 2. Orioles RF Nick Markakis had an rbi double and DH Luke Scott had 2 rbis.
LH Brian Burress(7-8,5.79) had a tough night, over 5 innings he gave up 10 hits and 6 runs(5 earned) with 1 walk and a K. The talented youngster was recalled from Triple A Norfolk to start the game, but was hit hard with 6 extra base hits and many more linedrives.”I didn’t really give my team a chance,” the left-hander said.
Floyd was the difference in this game, giving up 4 hits, allowing 2 runs while striking 4 and walking 1. He pitched within 10 miles of his high school field, saying,”I loved spending time with my family,” he said. “It’s been a good time.”He, was, however, not impressed by his win total, “Fourteen is nice,” he said. “I’m just trying to finish this season strong and hopefully get in the playoffs. I’m 0-0 in my mind after every start. I try to go out there and not really pay attention to that.” His manager Ozzie Guillen is very happy to him,”This kid is an animal. You see him throw in the bullpen session and he is a strong kid and he has the same pace and concentration in the game. This kid has a chance to have a good career.”
Star of the Game-
Floyd- Had 6 in 4 seasons before winning 14 this year. Lets have Scott break him down,”He changed speeds and threw three pitches for strikes — his fastball, his slider and curveball,” Scott said. “His curveball is a great strikeout pitch. He moved the ball around, pitched to contact. He did a good job.”
Orioles Notes-
C Ramon Hernandez was 0 for 3 ending his career best hit streak…Markakis and Scott had 2 hits…. Juan Castro and Alex Cintron platooned at SS, each going 0 for 2
Next Game-
Series conclusion vs White Sox at Camden Yards
Orioles RH Radhames Liz(4-3,7.32) vs White Sox John Danks(10-6,3.16)
