It looked as if the Orioles wouldn't even be recognized in the game this year, but a few breaks went our way (O's fans, not the AL) and George Sherrill was finally summoned from the bullpen in the twelfth inning. With the bases loaded and two out, Sherrill threw three pitches, all for strikes, and escaped the inning unscathed. He pitched two more scoreless innings (allowing just one hit) before being replaced by Scott Kazmir, who was credited with the win.Thank God for an ineffective offense. The AL had the bases loaded with none out in the tenth inning and were unable to get a run (I had hoped as much; I needed an Oriole in the All-Star game). It wasn't until a sacrifice fly in the 15th inning that the AL squad finally won the game.
Sherrill blew my mind, not the game, this time. He pitched 2.1 scoreless innings, and looked fresh and confident. As much as I wanted an Oriole in the game, I certainly didn't want Sherrill to blow it. He'll be remembered for that bases loaded strikeout... (MVP!) Tip your (flat-billed) cap to George Sherrill...he deserves it.
The break was fun, but it's time to get back to business...one more day off until the O's start an 11-game homestand on Thursday...see you soon!
(photos courtesy of MLB.com)
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