Game 123 Recap-
In a game that featured 37 hits and 24 runs, the Baltimore Orioles used a career day from 3b Melvin Mora to help them defeat the Detroit Tigers, 16-8 Sunday at Comerica Park in Michigan. Mora was 5 for 6 with 2 home runs, 2 doubles and a career high 6 rbi.”I just feel real confident when I get to the plate right now,” said Mora, who is hitting .500 in his last 15 games. “To be able to go out there and crush the ball against a team like Detroit was really something.”
LF Luke Scott also homered twice, Baltimore set season highs in numerous categories- runs,hits(22) and extra base hits.(12) ”That was an unbelievable game,” said Baltimore manager Dave Trembley. “I’m going to get a tape of this one and run it over and over during the winter.” Neither starting pitcher did anything in this game except give up runs. Detroit’s RH Zach Miner(6-4,3.94,4 outs) and Baltimore LH Garrett Olson(8-6,6.38,5) were both gone in the 2nd inning. The first 2 innings took 74 minutes!!!
The game became a battle of the bullpens, and the Os came out on top here. The four Baltimore relievers allowed 3 runs in 7 1/3 innings, while the Tigers relief corps allowed 11 in 7 2/3 rds.”Our entire pitching staff had a bad day, and when that happens, you are going to get embarrassed,” Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. “Our offense came ready to win this game, but when you give up four runs in three of the first five innings, it takes all the wind out of your sails.” RH Fernando Cabrera(3.13) was the hidden star of the game, getting his 2nd win with 3 scoreless innings.
Every Baltimore starter had at least 2 hits outside of DH Kevin Millar(who still had 2 rbi and 2 walks). Scott has 4 rbis, 1b Aubrey Huff had a big day with 2 hits, 3 walks, 2 rbi and 3 walks as well as his 26th homer. As amazing as the 16 runs appears to be, the team left 12 runners on base! 16 hits and 8 walks adds up to a lot of ducks on the pond.
Star of the Game-
Mora- Continues his amazing 2nd half run, career high rbi total in the game
Orioles Notes-
Alex Cintron started at SS and was 2 for 6 while Jay Payton was in CF, going 2 for 5…Mora made his 12th error, BENCH HIM!!!… 2b Brian Roberts had 3 runs as did RF Nick Markakis
Next Game-
Monday,Start a 3 game series vs the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards
7:05
Orioles RH Jeremy Guthrie(10-8,3.18) vs Red Sox LH Jon Lester(11-4,3.25)
