Manny Hits 500th HR as O's Lose Again

Manny Ramirez smacked his way into the record books and the O's lost their third straight in front of over 48 thousand at Camden Yards.


Reliever Chad Bradford gave up the historic home run, and it was the first homer the O's bullpen had allowed in just over 50 innings, dating back to May 7.


Garrett Olson pitched five innings, allowing just two runs (back-to-back solo shots from Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz in the third inning). He struck out five while walking two, and took the no-decision.

The O's took a 2-0 lead before the two solo shots tied the game. Brian Roberts gave the O's a brief 3-2 lead with a solo shot of his own in the fifth.

After that, it was all Boston. The Sox tied the game in the sixth, and took the lead for good in the seventh. Manny's shot was just icing on the cake, as the Sox had taken a 4-3 lead before he stepped to the plate. The Sox scored another in the eighth for insurance...as if they needed it.

The O's once again stranded runners and just couldn't deliver that "timely hit" that Dave Trembley has been stressing all season. Ramon Hernandez struck out swinging with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth, and Nick Markakis hit into a game-ending double play in the bottom of the ninth with two on and one out.

I planned on going to the game this afternoon, but instead my girlfriend and I will lounge around the house and probably order a pizza. I'm tired of Sunday games; the O's have won only one this season. Instead, we'll be there on Monday night...hopefully, we'll be splitting this series. Go O's!!!

(photos courtesy of MLB.com)