Game 130 plus make up game recap-
In a game that started April 28th in CHICAGO and was suspended due to horrible weather conditions, rookie Lou Montanez singled home the tiebreaking run in the 14th for a 4-3 Baltimore win. The Os escaped a bases loaded jam in the 14th inning and RF Nick Markakis singled to lead off the inning, a single, sacrifice and intentional walk had the bases full and Montanez hit Chicago reliever D.J. Carrasco’s pitch to center for the decisive run.
The nightcap featured a well pitched game by 2 youngsters that was decided by future hall of famer Jim Thome’s solo shot in the 6th. With the score tied at 3, Thome hit Chris Waters pitch center to give the Sox a much needed 4-3 win over Baltimore Monday at Camden Yards. Thome’s bomb not only won the game but it also moved him into 15th place on the all time home run list. Power armed LH Clayton Richard(2-2,6.23) got the win for Chicago.
The Os made some mistakes in this game and a good team takes advantage, The White Sox scored in the first on an error by SS Juan Castro and in the 5th vs Waters balk. The young lefty battled vs a very good White Sox batting order, thru 7 innings, he allowed 5 hits and 4 runs(3 earned) with 2 Ks and 2 walks. CF Ken Griffey Jr’s rbi double made it 2-0 in the 4th but the Orioles rallied in the 4th for 3 runs. C Ramon Hernandez, 1b Kevin Millar and CF Jay Payton all had rbi singles in the inning to put Baltimore up 3-2. However, Water’s balk tied it and Thome’s winner followed. Chicago’s flame throwing closer RH Bobby Jenks(3-0,1.86) pitched the ninth for his 26 save.
Star of the Game-
Thome- Another game winner for his great career, tremendous lockerroom guy and clutch player
Orioles Notes-
Huff and Payton’s 2 hits led the club…. CF Adam Jones will not return til September 1st at the earliest from his broken foot… RF Nick Markakis did not start and pinch hit late in game, while Castro got 2 ABs and was replaced by Alex Cintron
Next Game-
Tuesday- 7:05 vs White Sox at Camden Yards
Oroles LH Brian Burres(7-7,5.64) vs Sox RH Gavin Floyd(13-6,3.78)
