Game 47 Recap-
Tampa Rays RH Matt Garza stymied the slumping Baltimore Orioles and 2 runs was enough offense as the won 2-0 Friday Night at Tropicana Field in Tampa. Garza pitched into the 8th, going 7 1/3 innings with only 4 hits against,while walking 4 and striking out 4 as well. The youngster is now 3-1 with a 4.06 era. Single runs in the 5th and 8th provided the scores.
Orioles RH Jeremy Guthrie continues to pitch much better than his record, this tough loss put him at 2-5 with a 3.62 era. He lasted 6 2/3 innings, allowed 4 hits and 1 run with 3 walks and 5 Ks. His lone run allowed was plated by Rays superstar LF Carl Crawford’s rbi single in the 5th. Set up men LH Jamie Walker and RH Chad Bradford combined with closer LH George Sherrill to allow the 2nd run in the 8th after a single, error and 1b Carlos Pena’s sacrifice fly.
Baltimore would not go quietly and the umpires did not help the cause in the 8th. After a walk by Os on base machine, LF Nick Markakis, DH Aubrey Huff appeared to have a double down the line. The call was reversed and Huff then hit into a crushing inning ending double play. Orioles Manager Dave Trombley initially azrgued the call and escaped without being tossed. After the inning chance over, he was ejected by Home plate umpire Ed Rapuano. After this excitement, Baltimore went quietly and lost their 3rd in a row. Meanwhile, the Rays have won 10 of 11 at home.
Player of the Game-
Garza- Buried a struggling Orioles offense
Orioles Notes-
Regular 3b Melvin Mora returned to the lineup after missing part of Wednesday’s and all of Thursday’s game with a finger injury…..Baltimore has been shutout in 2 of the last 3 losses, have been outscored 12-1 in this 3 game slide….. 28 1/3 innings without a homer…. LH SP Adam Loewen threw a bullpen session for the 1st time since he went on the DL April 25. Former closer RH Chris Ray also threw a mound session and could return this season after elbow surgery late in the 2007 season
Next Game
Saturday-6:10 -Tropicana Field,Tampa
Orioles RH Steve Trachsel(2-4,6.75) vs Rays RH Edwin Jackson(2-3,3.29)
