O's Swept in Oakland

The O's bats came alive in the finale against the A's this afternoon, but it wasn't enough, as the O's dropped their fifth straight, 6-5 in the tenth inning. Mark Ellis hit a walk-off home run with two outs to complete the sweep.

The O's had come back from a 4-2 deficit, taking a 5-4 lead with a 3-run eighth. With two outs, Brian Roberts entered the game as a pinch-hitter and drilled a 2-run single. Mora followed with an RBI double, and the O's were on top. Nick Markakis struck out looking, stranding Roberts at 3rd and ending the rally.

The lead was short-lived, as the A's tied the game at 5 in the bottom of the inning. George Sherrill came on to relieve Chad Bradford with the bases loaded and only one out. Sherrill was able to escape the inning, only allowing the tying run, but was charged with his second blown save (his first isn't in the record books yet, that came in the suspended game).


Reliever Lance Cormier got two quick outs with just five pitches in the tenth. Two pitches later, the game was over.

There were some bright spots for the O's. They collected 13 hits, and finally were able to score some runs. It just wasn't enough...


The O's are now in last place, and take on Kansas City tomorrow. Daniel Cabrera will look to help the O's end their season-worst five-game slide.

(photos courtesy of MLB.com)