Game 29 Recap-
Baltimore Orioles 4- Los Angeles Angels 3
Baltimore RH SP Jeremy Guthrie won for the 1st time in 16 starts as the Orioles got 2 rbi apiece from RF Nick Markakis and 3b Melvin Mora to beat the Angels in Los Angeles, 4-3. Guthrie,who has not pitched poorly with a 4.06 era, was strong over 7 innings, allowing 3 hits, 2 runs while walking 2 and striking out 6.
The Game was even after the 1st when both teams scored a run in the frame. Markakis homered and red hot Angels 1b Casey Kotchman answered with an rbi single. In the 3rd, the Os struck for 2 runs with Markakis producing a run on a ground out and Mora bunting home a run. Mora’s rbi single in the 5th made it 4-1 Orioles. The Angels answered with a run in the 6th when CF Tori Hunter singled for a 4-2 game.
Guthrie was outstanding and the story of the game. His mound counterpart, Jered Weaver, was also strong, lasting 7 innings, giving up 6 hits, 4 runs and walking 2 while striking out 6. After Guthrie, Orioles manager Dave Trombley went to his set up tandem of RH Chad Bradford and LH Jamie Walker in the 8th for a shut out inning.
Orioles closer LH George Sherrill went to the mound in the 9th. He quickly gave up 2 singles and a run on a fielders choice. He then settled down and sandwiched an intentional walk around 2 pop ups to end the game and earn his ML leading 11th save(tied with Angels Francisco Rodriquez)
Star of the Game-Guthrie— for obvious reasons! Team needed a good, quality start as well and he more than provided it!
Orioles Notes-
2b Brian Roberts was 0 for 5 with 2 strikeouts ending an 11 game hit streak….. RH RP Randor Bierd was placed on the DL with right shoulder pain, he is expected to miss at least a month. RH Lance Cormier was recalled fron Triple A
Next Game-
Saturday-Angel Stadium of Anaheim
3:45
Orioles RH Daniel Cabrera(2-0) vs Angels RH John Garland(3-3)
