Game 103 Recap-
A Heavy hearted Torii Hunter took out his grief on the Baltimore Orioles Saturday night, helping the Los Angeles Angels defeat the Os, 11-6 at Camden Yards. Popular CF Hunter, whose beloved Grandmother Edna Cobbs passed away Friday after a long illness Saturday, hit 2 homers, had 5 rbi and 4 runs scored. “She passed and she’s not worrying about too much pain or struggle right now,” Hunter said. “Whenever I come to the field, you know this is my safe haven. She always used to tell me, ‘Just have fun.’ … You kind of remember that, you go out there, just have fun and play the game.”
Angels RH Jon Garland(9-6,4.30) got the victory with some effort, over 5 1/3 innings, he allowed 7 hits and 5 runs while K-ing 3 and walking 2. 1b Casey Kotchman(2 run shot) and LF Juan Rivera(3 run shot) also homered for Los Angeles.
Rh Radhames Liz(4-3,7.47) struggled with his control all night and was gone by the 6th inning. Over 5 2/3 innings, he gave up 7 hits and 6 runs. He walked 4 and struck out 1. He threw 46 balls out of 102 pitches, “I would say his ball-strike ratio was not where it needs to be in order to put himself in a situation where he can pitch in some kind of comfort zone,” Orioles manager Dave Trembley said. “He was pitching behind a lot. Leadoff walks and two-out walks and those kinds of things have a way of catching up with you in a hurry.”
As the club has all season, the Os battled and scored some runs. DH Aubrey Huff hit a 3 run homer in the 1st for short lived Baltimore lead. LF Luke Scott hit a 2 run shot in the 6th and 2b Brian Roberts closed the scoring with a 9th inning sacrifice fly.
Star of the Game-
Hunter- One of the best good will ambassadors in the game put on a show playing with a lot of pain, “Torii’s been on an emotional roller coaster and I think it’s a great outlet for him to be able to play baseball,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. “It’ll probably be rough for him, too, next week with the services, but he’s focused on playing baseball.”
Orioles Notes-
Huff leads the Os with 63 RBI, Mora has 62… Hernandez & Huff both had 2 hits… Pregame, Manager Dave Trembley & pitching coach Rick Kranitz met with Club President Andy MacPhail to discuss the struggles of the young starters, LHs Garrett Olson & Brian Burres & RH Radhames Liz.
Next Game-
Sunday,1:35, Camden Yards
Orioles LH Garrett Olson(6-5,6.11) vs Angels RH Ervin Santana(11-4,3.37)
