Three series down, two series lost. This is the way it’s been for Orioles fans for some time though and this week was no exception as the Tigers came into town and took two of three from the Orioles.
Things got off to a good start on Monday as the Orioles opened Camden Yards. They jumped all over Chad Durbin for four runs in the third inning and then they tacked on two more in the fifth for good measure. Kevin Millar homered and Brian Roberts had two hits and two runs in the 6-2 win. Of yeah, Danny Cabrera threw a really nice game as well. He gave up just two runs on seven hits with five strikeouts (yes, no walks!!!) in 7 2/3 innings.
Then it went downhill from there. A decent start by Jaret Wright went to waste as the Orioles scored just a single run. Corey Patterson went yard in the eighth and that was the Orioles got in the 3-1 loss. Even worse was last night where the Orioles didn’t score until the twelth inning. Adam Loewen and six relievers combined for an eleven inning shutout before Kurt Birkins gave up a grand slam homerun in the top of the twelth in the 4-1 loss. The lone run came when Corey Patterson scored on a balk of all things. The team managed just six hits in twelve innings though, and that’s not going to cut it.
Next up are the Royals, who roll into town today for a four game series. Steve Trachsel will get the start in the series opener tonight.
