Olson Dominant as O's Snap Losing Streak

Garrett Olson pitched seven scoreless innings and the O's bats backed him up as the Orioles beat the Yankees 6-1 at Camden Yards this afternoon.


Olson(4-1) was hit hard during his last start at Yankee Stadium, but held New York to just three hits through seven innings, striking out seven while walking four (he also hit a batter). Chad Bradford pitched a 1-2-3 eighth, and Jamie Walker finished the game, allowing two hits and a run to spoil the shutout.


Nick Markakis made a great throw in the third to get Johnny Damon out at the plate and keep the game scoreless. He knocked a solo shot to center field in the sixth to give the O's a 1-0 lead, and had an RBI single in the seventh. It looks like Nick's slump may be over...he went 3 for 4 with a single, double and home run.

Huff put the O's up 6-0 with a 3-run shot in the seventh. He's had a homer in his last two games.

With the win, the O's are back at .500 and are out of last place in the AL East. Brian Burres (4-4) will oppose Ian Kennedy (0-3) tomorrow night.

(photos courtesy of MLB.com)