O's Blank Yanks

Brian Burres, in his first start since taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, pitched into the sixth against New York, allowing five hits and no runs.

Jim Johnson came in to pitch the final 3 1/3 frames, allowing just one hit and no runs, as the Orioles shut-out the Yankees, 6-0, in front of a crowd of nearly 42,000 last night at Camden Yards.

With the O's leading 1-0, Kevin Millar drilled a solo shot to give the team a 2-0 lead in the third. Later that inning, Ramon Hernandez added a two-run double (his second double of the game), and Aubrey Huff virtually ensured a win with a two-run double of his own in the seventh.

The O's have now won three straight and hold the best home record in the A.L. (to be fair, they've played the most home games).

Barring a rain-out, the O's face Andy Pettitte this afternoon. The Yankees need a strong performance from their starter, as they went to the bullpen in the third inning last night. The O's bullpen should be well-rested, and ready to go if Steve Trachsel has to leave early.

I'll be at the game, broom-in-hand, anticipating an early sweep...I'll keep you posted...

(photos courtesy of MLB.com)