Game 105 Recap-
The Baltimore Orioles got to ex-ace Mike Mussina, led 11-0 and beat the New York Yankees, 11-4 Monday at Yankee Stadium. The Os scored 6 of Mussina, who is having a great year(13-7,3.56), over 5 innings, he allowed 8 hits with 4 Ks and 1 walk. Baltimore hit 4 homers as a team, with CF Adam Jones(grand slam in 6th) and 1b Kevin Millar(3 run shot in the 2nd) providing the big blows.
The veteran RH Mussina had a tough time vs his former mates, this was the 1st start he has failed to go at least 6 innings since May 24. “For some of us, these guys are a tough matchup. They have some tough righties, which are a problem for me,” Mussina said. “They always seem to be scoring runs, especially when they play us.” Millar homered in the 2nd with 2 on and C Ramon Hernandez added a solo shot. In the 5th, CF Adam Jones tripled in a run & DH Aubrey Huff plated him with a sac fly. Jones delivered the games big blow with 6th inning grand slam & Aubrey Huff added a 2 run shot for more insurance in the 8th.
Orioles RH Jeremy Guthrie(7-8,3.4() was outstanding for the Os, going 6 1/3 innings, he allowed only 3 hits and run(homer by Yankee newcomer OF Xavier Nady) with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk. RH RP Lance Cormier also gave up a 3 run shot to DH Johnny Damon to make the score 11-4.
CO- Stars of the Game-
Guthrie- Should have more wins with his season, 3 hitter in Yankee Stadium a noteworthy achievement & Jones with 3 for 5 with 5 rbi and 3 runs
Orioles Notes-
Every Os starter had a base hit plus the team had 9 extra base hits…Millar and Jones had 3 hits
Next Game-
Tuesday,7:05 at Yankee Stadium
Orioles RH Daniel Cabrera(6-6,4.86) vs Yankees RH Darrell Rasner(5-7,4.83)
