Game 16 Recap-
The Baltimore Orioles came back against one of the best bullpens in the AL last night to post a exciting victory over the Chicago White Sox, 6-5 in ten innings. 1b Kevin Millar, who walked to leadoff the inning, scored from second on a rbi single by CF Adam Jones for the decisive run. New Os closer George Sherrill(1-0) got the win with a scoreless tenth.
Both starting pitchers had good performances and quality starts. White Sox right hander Gavin Floyd continued his strong opening month with 6 innings of 2 hit ball, allowing 2 runs(on a Nick Markakis home run), walking 2 and k-ing 4. Orioles right hander Mark Guthrie matched the 6 innings allowing 6 hits, 4 runs(3 earned), walking 1, striking out 2 and allowing 2 solo shots.(OF Carlos Quentin and 3b Joe Crede)
With Guthrie out after giving up the 2 solo shots, the Os pen entered with the Sox up, 4-2 in the 7th. Quentin took RH RP Dennis Sarfate deep in the 8th for his 2nd homer in consecutive innings to make it,5-2. Luke Scott made it 5-3 with a clutch double in the 8th of White Sox new comer RH Scott Linebrink.
After LH RP Jaime Walker held the Sox scoreless in the 9th, White Sox All Star closer, RH Bobby Jenks, entered the game. The Os brought the crowd out of its seats with 2 runs on an rbi double by 2b Brian Roberts and a clutch single by 3b Melvin Mora to tie the game at 5-5.
Orioles Notes-
Jenks has 13 career blown saves, 3 have occurred at Camden Yards…. RF Nick Markakis has reached base in 15 of the 16 Baltimore games
Next Game- Series Starters-
Friday-7:05
Orioles RH Daniel Cabrera(0-0) vs Yankees RH Phil Hughes(0-2)
Saturday-7:05
Baltimore RH Brian Burres(1-1) vs NY RH Ian Kennedy(0-1)
Sunday-1:35
Orioles RH Steve Trachsel(1-2) vs Yankees LH Andy Pettitte(2-1)
