Game 102 Recap-
The Los Angeles Angels rode a 5-0 lead out and held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles, 6-5 Friday at Camden Yards. LH Joe Saunders, won his 13th game of the year (13-5), but had to battle for it. Over 6 2/3 innings he allowed 4 runs(3 earned) and 6 hits. He also struck out 2 and walked the same number.
Orioles LH SP Brian Burres(7-7,5.37) had a rough night from the get go, as the Angels jumped on him for 5 runs early. CF Torii Hunter doubled in 2 runs in the 1st & DH Juan Rivera homered in the 2nd for a 3-0 lead. 1b Casey Kotchman homered to right in the 2nd with a runner on and 2 batters later, Burres was in the shower. His stat line was not pretty- 1 2/3 innings, 7 hits & 5 earned runs with a walk and K.
As the Orioles have done all season, they rallied and showed character. 1b Kevin Millar homered in the 3rd. The Os bullpen kept the game close at 5-1 and Baltimore scored 3 in the 7th to chase Saunders. LF Jay Payton doubled in 2 runs and Luke Scott drew a bases loaded walk to make it 5-4. Angels RH Scot Shields(22 holds, 2.85) got thru the inning and the 8th as well.
With the Os within a run, long time Angel LF Garret Anderson drove in a huge run in the 8th with an rbi single. That gave ML saves leader Francisco Rodriquez(42 saves,2.14) a margin for error and it came in handy. With 2 outs, Millar hit his 2nd homer of the game. SS Brandon Fahey followed with a double and Camden Yards was alive. Unfortunately, OF Luke Scott grounded out to 1st to end the game.
Star of the Game-
Anderson- Huge late hit by classy veteran turns out to be HUGE!
Orioles Notes-
LH RP Jamie Walker pitched in a Double A game Thursday, making his 1st appearance since going on the DL. Over an inning, he allowed 3 runs on 5 hits…Millar had 2 hits to pace the club….RF Nick Markakis was caught stealing for the 5th time
Next Game-
Saturday,Camden Yards, 7:05
Orioles RH Radhames Liz(4-2,7.19) vs Angels RH Jon Garland(8-6,4.12)
