O's Take Series Win in Minnesota

Garrett Olson picked up his fifth win of the season as the O's took two of three from the Twins with a 3-2 victory. It was the first time the Birds had won a series against the Twins since 2005, when they took two of three at Camden Yards.

There wasn't much offense to speak of, but the O's again used the long ball to put runs on the board. Nick Markakis smacked a two-run shot in the third to give the O's a 2-1 lead, and after the Twins tied the game, Adam Jones belted a solo home run of his own leading off in the seventh to give the Birds a 3-2 lead.


Olson gave up two runs through six and a third innings, and the bullpen held the Twins scoreless through the final frames. George Sherrill picked up his 20th save of the season, striking out two in a scoreless ninth.

The O's are off to a good start on the road, but are still in last place and a game under .500. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays to stay in fourth, and the Red Sox crushed the Rays to remain in first place. The Sox and Rays had a bench-clearing brawl, and there should be a few players suspended in the next week...good news for the Orioles.

The Birds now face Toronto for three games before heading to Boston. Brian Burres (4-5) takes on Shaun Marcum (5-3) tomorrow night at Rogers Centre.

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