Game 46 Recap
The Baltimore Orioles saw 1st year New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi get ejected and unfortunately, it injected some life into his club, as they scored to win in the 9th, 2-1. The Ex Yankees catcher put on a a show arguing a check swing call, tossing his hat and kicking dirt at the homeplate umpire, ala managerial great Billy Martin.
The ninth inning of a 1-1 game started with a single by DH Hideki Matsui off of Orioles super rookie, RH Jim Johnson(1.08). Jason Giambi appeared to check his swing but was called out on a foul tip strike which caused the Girardi erruption. The ejection spurned on the Yankees and seemed to distract Johnson, as he walked RF Bobby Abreu. Struggling 2b Robinson Cano then hit a single between 3b and SS for the decisive run.
This was a well played game and both starting pitchers pitched well. Struggling RH rookie Ian Kennedy(7.27 era), had control issues, but pitched well over 6 innings. He allowed 4 hits, 1 run(Rbi triple by SS Freddie Bynum in the 3rd) while walking and striking out 4. Promising Orioles LH Brian Burress(3.16 era) was outstanding. He pitched 7 2/3 innings. allowed 6 hits and walked no one. While striking out 5, he allowed only a sacrifice fly to plate a run in the 4th.
Player of the Game-
Burress– Pitched great and with Arod back, NY Yankees lineup should take off
Orioles Notes-
Regular 3b Melvin Mora was not in the lineup after a minor arm injury forced him out of the game Wednesday. He hopes to play in Friday’s game vs Tampa….Aubrey Huff played 3b in his place…. RF Nick Markakis made 2 great catches in the outfield
Next Game-
At Tampa-7:10 pm
RH Jeremy Guthrie(2-4,3.86) vs Rays RH Matt Garza(2-1,4.86)
