Game 50 Recap-
RF Nick Markakis threw out a key runner at the plate and drove in 2 runs, while LH SP Garrett Olson was outstanding over 7 innings, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-1 win over the New York Yankees Monday afternoon at Camden Yards. Olson(4-1,4.01 era) recovered from a beating in the Bronx last week(6 runs over 2 2/3 + innings) saying ” You can always dwell on it, but that’s not going to do you any good. Every fifth day if you get the ball, you’ve got to go out there and get the job done.” The promisng youngster allowed 3 hits(none after the 3rd) with 4 walks and a career high 7 strikeouts over 7 innings.
Markakis, Baltimore’s best all around player, threw out LF Johnny Damon at the plate in the 3rd after a two out single with a perfect throw. Great job by C Ramon Hernandez with the tag and coverage at the plate. Markakis homered in the 6th for the 1st run off of Yankees RH SP Darrell Rasner(3-1,1.80 era) to give the Orioles the early lead.
The Orioles scored 5 runs in the 7th versus the Yankees bullpen to put the game out of reach. 3b Melvin Mora and Markakis singled in runs with singles to make it 3-0. For the 2nd day in a row, DH Aubrey Huff homered, this time with 2 runners on to close the big inning with 5 runs and a 6-0 score. This was more than enough for for Olson and 2 relievers as the Orioles allowed a harmless run in the 9th for the 6-1 victory.
Star of the Game-
Olson- Great, great start— learned from his nightmare in the Bronx and showed stones
Orioles Notes-
Baltimore is 15-7 at home, 10-18 on the road… Markakis leads American League OFs with 8 assists
Next Game-
Tuesday-7:05-Camden Yards
Orioles LH Brian Burress(4-4,3.16) vs Yankees RH Ian Kennedy(0-3,7.27)
