Game 26 Recap-
A tired and taxed Baltimore pitching staff received a huge lift when call up starter, LH Garrett Olsen got the game to the 7th inning and helped the Orioles beat the Ray 7-4 at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The team had faced 4 games in 3 days and without young LH Adam Loewen(elbow injury) available, a strong start was much needed.
The Orioles took a 7-o lead into the 7th after scoring 2 runs in the 2, 1 in the third and 4 big runs in the 6th. DH Aubrey Huff led the way with a home run and 2 rbi, 3b Melvin Mora also had 2 rbi. Young Rays RH Jason Hammel had a tough night, over 2 2/3, the Orioles collected 6 hits, 3 runs, while walking 4.
Olsen was the story for Baltimore. They need him to help the pen with some solid innings and he did not disappoint. Over his much needed 6 2/3 innings, he allowed 4 hits, 2 earned runs while walking 6 and striking out 5. His night was great and although he gave up the 1st run in the 7th, he helped the team a lot tonight. RH Randor Bierd entered the inherited mess and got thru to the 8th with a 7-3 lead.
Veterans RH Chad Bradford and LH Jaimie Walker pitched into the 9th and turned the game over to closer George Sherrill. Sherill got 3 of 4 hitters out and earned his 10th save.
Star of the Game-– Garrett Olsen- picked up the team tonight, great, great job
Oriole Notes-
Olson was 1-3 in 7.99 era in his appearances in 2007….. C Ramon Hernandez is 7 for 14 vs Hammel
Next Game-
Camden Yards-7:05
Orioles RH Matt Albers(2-0) vs Rays RH Andy Sonnanstine(3-1)
