The Sox scored one in the first, and added on with a Jason Varitek solo home run in the fifth and a Mike Lowell solo shot of his own in the sixth.
The O's had managed just two hits until the sixth inning, when they started to chip away at Boston's lead. Jay Payton and Nick Markakis each knocked in a run, and the O's were down by one.
O's magic reappeared in the seventh inning. With two out and none on, Freddie Bynum singled to start the rally. After Guillermo Quiroz singled and Brian Roberts walked to load the bases, Jay Payton stepped to the plate.Payton hit the O's first grand slam of the season, and the O's went up 6-3. They scored four times with two outs in the inning. Payton's 5 RBIs on the game were one shy of his season total (he came into the game with 6).
Daniel Cabrera (4-1) got the win, and went seven strong innings, giving up 3 runs, striking out three, and walking none. What a turn-around for Cabrera this year; he's a completely different pitcher.
After a scoreless eighth from Matt Albers, George Sherrill came in to start the ninth and recorded his 15th save in 17 attempts.
This was the first time the O's won back-to-back games against the Sox at Camden Yards since 2005. The Birds are now 8-7 against the AL East this season.
The O's now have 12 come-from-behind victories this season, tied for the most in the league. They also are 15-0 when leading after 8 innings.
The team has Thursday off, and then begin a 3-game series against the Nationals Friday night. Garrett Olson is slated to start, followed by Brian Burres and Jeremy Guthrie.
(photos courtesy of MLB.com)
3 comments:
It's called Weaver ball my friends. Solid pitching, good defence, and the 3 run homerun. Hmm what a difference it makes when a bullpen is rested and your starting pitching can go untill the 8th. What is it 7 quality starts from Cabrera. Maybe he is turning the corner. Waaaaaayyy better than the meatloaf he was hurling the last few years.
HAHA! I laugh at those who think cabrera is turning the corner. He has always shown greatness and potential since the day he came to Baltimore. He is a joke and he will meltdown.
Keith, I certainly agree with you. Cabrera has been the most consistent starter this season.
Jeff, have you been watching any games this year? Cabrera has always shown that he COULD be great, but so far this season he has shown that he IS a legitimate #2 starter (maybe even an 'ace').
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