The victory seemed improbable after the Tigers roughed-up O's starter Daniel Cabrera for six runs in the first inning. Cabrera regained his command and lasted five innings; when he left the Birds had a 9-7 lead...
Melvin Mora got things started for the O's in the first, smacking a 2-run shot, his third homer in as many games. The Birds sent 12 men to the plate in the fourth and scored six times to take an 8-7 lead. The bullpen couldn't hold it though, and the O's were trailing by a run heading into the bottom of the ninth...
The Orioles gave out 'Oriole Magic DVDs' as a promotion last night, and the Birds didn't disappoint...Ramon Hernandez led-off the ninth with a game-tying home run. With the score knotted in the top of the tenth, Adam Jones threw out the runner at home for the final out of the inning (though he looked safe to me...). In the bottom of the inning, Luke Scott launched a pitch onto Eutaw Street and the comeback was complete. Though the Birds have had a fair share of walk-off heroics, this was the first time this season that it came via the home run.In less then 12 hours the Birds attempt to win on a Sunday for the first time in April. I've tried to stop the streak myself, refusing to blog about a Sunday game until the O's win one again (that hasn't worked). The Orioles held a "We Win, You Win" promotion to no avail, so for today's game they've sweetened the deal. If the Birds win, fans in attendance will receive tickets to not one, but two future O's games...here's hoping!
(photos courtesy of MLB.com)
2 comments:
This game keeps the flame of the "comeback" alive and burning bright...it says much about a team's attitude when down...the O's need this tease to keep the fans attending their games...very impressive was the homerun hit on a 99/100 mph fasball...that is perfection in any sport...sure made the game exceptional!
Spike
Spikey,
Loved the game...and loved my seats at the IronBirds game...good times! Maybe next Sunday the O's will give away 3 tickets and free parking...
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