Game 101 Recap-
Toronto RH Roy Halladay(12-7,2.82) continued his career dominance of the Baltimore Orioles(18-4 career record), helping the Jays complete the night and day sweep of the Os,7-1. Over 7 innings, the Doc allowed 7 hits and 1 run with 6 Ks and a walk.LF Adam Lind and SS Marco Scutaro both had 3 hits and 2 runs to lead 13 hit Toronto attack.
Baltimore RH Daniel Cabrera(6-6,4.86) continues his midseason slump with another rough outing, over 5 innings, he gave up 11 hits with 7 runs allowed. He also walked 2 while K-ing 3. The Jays scored 2 in the 3rd with 2 rbi singles, one by 1b Lyle Overbay. Single runs followed in the 4th(RF Brad Wilkerson rbi single) & 5th(Overbay sac fly) to put the score at 4-0. C Greg Zaun’s 2 rbi single in the 6th chased Cabrera and the game was essentially over at 6-0. The clubs exchanged sacrifice flies for the final 7-1 score.
Store this Away… Cabrera has been on the downturn since June(0-3,7.06 era in 5 starts), if he does not find his early season self, this team has no shot at .500 with the pitching staff injuries and lack of depth. “It looked like he just didn’t have it today,” Orioles pitching coach Rick Kranitz said. “To me it looked like he was under some pitches, which means he was bringing the ball up. That’s tough to do, especially with a real aggressive club.”
Star of the Game-
Halladay- “He’s probably the best in the league,” Orioles manager Dave Trembley said. “He makes pitches when he has to and he’s got command of both sides of the plate. He’s exceptional.”
Orioles Notes-
Guilermo Quiroz got the start at catcher and was 0 for 3, giving Ramon Hernandez the day off….Huff and Millar led the team with 2 hits a piece… Juan Castro started at SS and was 0 for 4
Next Game-
Friday, 7:05 Start of a 3 game set vs the Los Angeles Angels
Orioles LH Brian Burres(7-6,5.02) vs Angels LH Joe Saunders(12-5,3.05)
