Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Orioles 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 7 9 6 Royals 1 0 3 12 0 0 x 16 8 7

In a pretty ugly game the Royals bested the Orioles to clinch the #3 seed in the Atlantic Conference. The Royals took advantage of some Oriole errors and wild pitching to score 16 runs. A 12-run 4th inning was capped by Greg Kosc's (1 for 2, 2BB, 4R, 4RBI) 3RBI Triple. For the Royals, Jay Legere got the his first win of the season by pitching 5 strong innings while not allowing an earned run (5IP, 3R, 0ER, 4H, 7K). Mike Malin has the Royals only multi-hit game as he went 3 for4 with 2 runs scored and 2RBI. For the Orioles, Jay Thomas (3 for 4, R, RBI), Al Cacciatore (2 for 4) and Frank Grant (2 for 4, 2SB) all had multi-hit games.

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Sun, 18 August, 1:00PM, at Hyde Park - Kelly (Game 2 of DH)
Orioles 8, Indians 7

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Indians x x x x x x x 7 0 0 Orioles x x x x x x x 8 0 0

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Sun, 18 August, 10:00AM, at Hyde Park - Kelly (Game 1 of DH)
Orioles 5, Indians 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Orioles x x x x x x x 5 0 0 Indians x x x x x x x 3 0 0

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Wed, 14 August, 8:00PM, at Roxbury - Clifford
Dodgers 13, Orioles 10

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Dodgers x x x x x x x 13 0 0 Orioles x x x x x x x 10 0 0

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Mon, 12 August, 8:00PM, at Jamaica Plain - Jefferson
Orioles 9, DBacks 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E DBacks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Orioles 1 0 2 2 4 0 x 9 14 2

The Orioles stifled the potent Dback offense, rebounding from their loss to the Dbacks two days earlier. Chris Arenda was dominant on the hill, continuing his second half surge. He pitched a complete game three hitter, striking out 9. The start was shaky- he allowed base hits to the first two batters of the game, facing 2nd and 3rd with nobody out. But then, he managed to strand both runners and allow only one hit the rest of the game. In the process, he ended Jeremy Broadwell's season-long 20-game hit streak. The Orioles were aided defensively by the catching of Jay Thomas, who threw out three would-be basestealers. Offensively, Al Cacciatore sparked the O's going 3-3 with a walk. For the Dbacks, Rich Antash was 2- 3 with a stolen base.

Chris Arenda pitches a gem; since the All-Star game: 2.01 ERA, 1.07 SOIP.

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Sat, 10 August, 1:00PM, at Roslindale - Fallon
DBacks 22, Orioles 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Orioles 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 5 4 0 DBacks 5 6 8 0 0 3 x 22 13 0

Details to come

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Mon, 5 August, 8:00PM, at Jamaica Plain - Jefferson
Orioles 15, Reds 7

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Reds 2 0 2 0 3 0 0 7 9 4 Orioles 5 0 2 1 0 7 x 15 13 5

Another exciting game at the Jeff: Chris Arenda and Mike Orlosky of the Orioles combined for a 14 K performance in a game that was hotly contested until the 6th. In the top of that inning, with the Reds at bat trailing 8-7, one out and runners on 2nd and 3rd, Orlosky relieved Arenda and squashed the threat by striking out the next two batters. The O's then put the game out of reach with 7 runs in the bottom of the frame, capped by the power hitting of Jay Thomas and Al Cacciatore. Thomas hit a monster shot in the left-center alley that appeared to be a home run but was ruled a ground-rule double. Cacciatore, the next batter, then cleared the bases with a three-run blast to right into the parking lot. For the Orioles, Cole Barton was 3-4 with a HR and 4 RBI. Jason Bressner and Al Cacciatore both went 2-3 with 3 RBI to support the balanced attack. For the Reds, Matt Baier continued his hitting tear going 3-4 and scoring 3 runs

Arenda K's 11 in 5.1 innings; Barton and Cacciatore go deep for O's.

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Sun, 4 August, 10:00AM, at Hyde Park - Kelly
Reds 4, Orioles 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Orioles 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 Reds 1 0 1 0 2 0 x 4 0 0

Ryan Chase threw a complete game to pick up his fourth win of the season. Offense was led by the Dunne brothers. Joe Dunne 2 for 3 2b, 3b 2rbi 1run, Jim Dunne 2 for 3 1 rbi. Chris Chase also went 2 for 2 rbi, as well as making a remarkable catch in center field to end a late Orioles run. Cole Barton pitched the complete game for the Os.

Chase holds down the Orioles while the Dunne brothers provide the runs.

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Sun, 28 July, 5:00PM, at Roslindale - Healy
DBacks 11, Orioles 6

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Orioles 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 6 12 7 DBacks 0 1 5 1 2 2 x 11 9 2

The Diamondbacks won for the 9th time in their last 10 games by beating the Orioles 11-6 Sunday night. The team combined timely hitting and solid defense to defeat the Orioles despite being out-hit. The D'backs batted around in the third with their 5 run inning capped by a 2-out, 2-rbi single by Tommy Bligh. "Skip" Antash, Jeremy Broadwell, and Bill Schellbach all had multi-hit games. Broadwell also continued his sudden tear on the basepaths by stealing two bases to give him four in two games. Kevin McGovern threw a solid 5 innings for the win and was followed by two good innings from Sam Price in his D'backs pitching debut. The Orioles got 3 hit games from Jason Bressner and Frank Grant.

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Sat, 27 July, 4:00PM, at Roslindale - Healy
Broncos 4, Orioles 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Broncos 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 4 7 2 Orioles 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 7

The Orioles and Broncos were locked in a pitchers duel until the Broncos broke a 2-1 game open with two insurance runs in the bottom of the 6th. Sandy Gonzalez led the charge for the Broncos going 2-4 with a double while Frances Pequero scored 2 runs. For the Orioles, Al Cacciatore was 2-3 and drove in their lone run.

Broncos' 3-4 hitters produce win; Cacciatore returns to action with strong showing.

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Sun, 21 July, 1:00PM, at Hyde Park - Kelly
Giants 3, Orioles 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Orioles 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 5 2 Giants 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 3

Mike Byrne's (3-4, SB) bases loaded RBI single in the last inning led the Giants to a walk off victory over the Orioles. Steve Corda had his best start of the season, striking out 11 in this low scoring affair. Craig Spaner made the defensive play of the game in the 5th inning, throwing out Shawn Dumont at home plate to conatin a potential Orioles rally. The game remained tied at 2, setting up Byrne's game winning RBI to end it.

Byrne's walk off RBI ended the game. Corda pitched strong with 11K's. Spaner's defense helped the Giants tremendously.

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Fri, 19 July, 7:30PM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Rockies 12, Orioles 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Orioles 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 5 Rockies 2 4 0 2 3 1 x 12 16 2

Neal Roper (3-3, 1R, 2RBI) and Chris Clark (3-4, 2R, 2RBI) each had 3 hits on the evening to lead the Rockies over the Orioles at the darkened, but somewhat lit, Ryan Field. Once again the Rockies offense was alive as we collected 16 total hits. Geoff Sylvester picked up his second win of the season, with McCarthy, Close, Ky Philson, and Moran also seeing action on the hill. For the Orioles, Knaus pitched the complete game.

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Sun, 14 July, 4:00PM, at Hyde Park - Kelly
Orioles 10, Giants 7

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Giants 1 0 2 1 0 0 3 7 9 4 Orioles 0 3 1 6 0 0 0 10 10 4

Chris Arenda hurled a complete game for the O's striking out 7 along the way. In addition, he supported his cause going 2 for 3 with a walk. Shaun Stack and Jay Thomas each helped power the offense with three hits and two runs apiece. For the Giants, Jose Parra was 2 for 3 including a triple. He also scored two runs.

Chris Arenda pitches O's to victory. Arenda, Stack and Thomas combine for 8 O's hits.

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Sat, 13 July, 4:00PM, at Brighton - Cassidy (CCircle)
Rockies 27, Orioles 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E Rockies 6 1 5 5 0 10 27 24 0 Orioles 3 0 1 0 0 x 4 5 5

The Rockie's offense exploded in route to their 11th win on the season. Greg O'Keeffed pitched a 5 hit game allowing just 4 Runs. Game called in 6th inning.

Close 2-4, 7 RBI, Grand Slam,3R. Spitz 4-4,3B,3B,2B,1B,5R,1RBI

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Sat, 6 July, 9:00AM, at Brighton - Cassidy (CCircle)
Red Sox 12, Orioles 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Red Sox 2 0 0 0 8 0 2 12 12 1 Orioles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4

Josh Conklin pitched a shut-out on his way to win number 4 of the season. He struck out 9 Oriole batters. Eric Bennett had a perfect 4-for-4 day with 2 triples, a double and single. EB also had 3 RBI and scored twice. Sox new comers Michael Bautista (2-for-3) and Pablo Gonzalez (1-for-2) contributed to the win.

Ace Conklin K's 9. EB slugs out some offense for the Sox.