Fourteen and counting...

The Orioles finished the first half losers in Boston, as they dropped another series and another Sunday game to the Red Sox, 2-1.

On Saturday, the Orioles were humiliated 12-1...sure glad I missed that one. Sunday's game was better, but the end result was the same: the O's are struggling. They've lost seven of eight and have now lost fourteen straight Sunday games (which has to set some sort of a record).

Daniel Cabrera minimized the damage but was pulled after just 4.1 innings...he gave up just two runs but walked six batters. The bullpen actually looked incredible, holding Boston's potent lineup to just one hit through the final frames.

Unfortunately, the bats couldn't get anything going. For the second straight game, the Birds were held to just one run. They had plenty of chances to score, but stranded runners all day before finally breaking through for a run in the ninth. Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon looked vulnerable, and the O's had the tying run at third with two outs...time for some Oriole Magic?

Melvin Mora had his chances earlier, but this was a big one...he grounded out to end the game. He finished 0 for 5 and left 11 men on base...

With the win, the Red Sox took sole possession of first place, while the O's are now dead last in the division. Maybe a few days rest will help...