Game 129 Recap-
The Baltimore Orioles rallied from a 5 run deficit only to lose on a late inning home run by 2b Robinson Cano in the 7th, as the Yankees swept the weekend series, winning 8-7 Sunday at Camden Yards. CF Johnny Damon added a 3 run shot and RF Bobby Abreu had 3 hits for the winners. 2b Brian Roberts, DH Aubrey Huff and 3b Melvin Mora all homered for the Orioles, Roberts, Huff and CF Jay Payton all had 3 hits apiece.
After starter RH Darrell Rasner allowed 2 homers in the 1st(Roberts to lead off the game & Huff), the Yankees answered with 4 vs veteran Os RH Daniel Cabrera(8-8,5.24). Damon’s 3 run bomb hilighted the outburst in the 2nd. 1b Jason Giambi’ sacrifice fly and a 2 run double from LF Xavier Nady made it 7-2 Yankees. Cabrera did not last the inning, over 3 2/3 innings, he gave up 9 hits and 7 runs with 3 walks.
Rasner could not hold the lead and the Yankees pen allowed the score to be tied in the 5th. RF Nick Markakis (rbi single), Huff(rbi double) and 1b Kevin Millar(sacrifice fly) had run scoring at bats in the 4th. He was not pleased post game with his effort, “It was like I never pitched before. I’m disgusted with my outing,” Rasner said. Roberts 2 run shot in the 5th vs RH Edwin Ramirez tied the game at 7-7, setting up Cano’s game winner vs lefty specialist Jamie Walker(1-2,5.74).
Star of the Game-
Cano- 4 for 5 with the game winner, 2 doubles, 2 rbi and 2 runs
Orioles Notes-
Cabrera did not record a K for the first time in his 144 career starts…. C Guilermo Quiroz game Ramon Hernandez the day off….PH-LF Luke Scott walked in 2 plate appearances…. Os left 13 on base, Yankees 11
Next Game-
Monday, start a 3 game series vs Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards
7:05 start
Orioles LH Chris Water(2-0,4.98) vs Chicago LH Clayton Richard(1-2,6.75)
