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Showalter speaks after 10-3 win

Showalter speaks after 10-3 win
Orioles manager Buck Showalter considered giving Nick Markakis the afternoon off today, but changed his mind after considering how the sun was going to present challenges in the outfield. Markakis is a plus defender. Showalter wanted him out there in unfavorable conditions, the kind that seemed to bother Oakland's outfielders all afternoon. "I'm glad I talked myself out of that one," Showalter said. Markakis doubled and homered to end two droughts in the Orioles' 10-3 victory over the...
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Hardy adds to Orioles home run total (O's win 10-3)

Hardy adds to Orioles home run total (O's win 10-3)
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy led off the bottom of the sixth inning with his 23rd home run of the season, increasing the lead to 7-1. The Orioles have hit 173 home runs this season to lead the majors. They've also allowed 163 homers, tying them with the Blue Jays for most in the majors. Interesting, right? Maybe more than you realized. According to STATS, if the Orioles finish in the lead in homers hit and allowed, they will be the first team in either league to do so since the 1950...
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Markakis ends extra-base hit drought (Feldman done after fifth)

Markakis ends extra-base hit drought (Feldman done after fifth)
Though Nick Markakis continues to wait for his next home run, he's no longer thirsting for an extra-base hit. The drought is over. Markakis lined a double into right-center field off Oakland rookie Sonny Gray with one out in the bottom of the third inning. He hadn't collected an extra-base hit since July 19 in Texas, a span of 31 games. Seattle shortstop Brendan Ryan still has the longest streak this season, going the first 32 games without an extra-base hit. Markakis advanced to third...
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Orioles take one-run lead (now four-run lead)

Orioles take one-run lead (now four-run lead)
The Orioles are 12-6 in the finale of a three-games series that decides the winner, going 6-3 at home and 6-3 on the road. They split the first two games of this series against the Athletics, so that statistic is going to change. Scott Feldman threw 29 pitches in a 16-minute top of the first inning. He walked two batters, committed a balk and gave up Alberto Callaspo's two-out bloop single into right field. Ryan Flaherty, running full speed, almost made a diving catch. If Nick Markakis...
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Hammel completes another bullpen session, and other notes

Hammel completes another bullpen session, and other notes
Jason Hammel threw 60 pitches in the bullpen today and will report to Double-A Bowie for Thursday's game against Binghamton. "As of right now, everything is good to go," Hammel said. "I threw an extra inning's worth of pitches today. I probably threw 45 like I did yesterday, and then after that I did some sequences, throwing all pitches to simulated batters, stuff like that." The Orioles want Hammel to throw 45-50 pitches for Bowie on Thursday and are hoping to get him through three...
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Sunday lineups for A's and Orioles

Sunday lineups for A's and Orioles
Yesterday, Brian Roberts played second base and Ryan Flaherty was the designated hitter in the Orioles lineup. Today, they've switched roles for the finale of a three-game series against the A;s. Flaherty is at second base and Roberts is the DH against A's rookie Sonny Gray. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 2B Brian Roberts DH Scott Feldman RHP For the Athletics: Coco Crisp CF Jed...
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Sunday version of this and that

Sunday version of this and that
Despite yesterday's loss, the Orioles already have clinched their first season series over the Athletics since 1998. So, you know, there's always that. The Orioles trail the all-time series, 249-251, and I largely blame Sal Bando and Herb Washington. And a little bit of Bill North. You're not completely innocent, Dick Green. The Orioles are 14-23 in one-run games this season and have lost seven in a row. That's one of the biggest differences from 2012. Today's starter, Scott Feldman,...
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Showalter speaks after 2-1 loss

Showalter speaks after 2-1 loss
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he wasn't tempted to bring back Chris Tillman for the top of the ninth inning in a 1-1 tie. "I thought it was a little tougher bringing him out for the eighth, but that's where we are," Showalter said. Darren O'Day replaced Tillman and served up Coco Crisp's leadoff home run in a 2-1 loss to the Athletics. Tillman held the A's to one run and three hits, with two walks and nine strikeouts. He was gone after 115 pitches, two short of his season...
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Tillman's outstanding effort won't produce 15th win (O's lose 2-1)

Tillman's outstanding effort won't produce 15th win (O's lose 2-1)
Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman remains stuck on 14 wins. Tillman was superb today, holding the Athletics to one run and three hits over eight innings, with two walks and nine strikeouts. He retired the last seven batters he faced, striking out four. Unfortunately for Tillman and the Orioles, the game remains tied 1-1 as Darren O'Day enters in the top of the ninth. Jim Johnson was warming in case of a save situation. Tillman struck out the first two batters he faced in the eighth and...
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Flaherty hits eighth home run (we're tied)

Flaherty hits eighth home run (we're tied)
The Orioles haven't abandoned hope of adding a hitter this month, according to a club official. They continue to check the waiver wire and remain hopeful that a deal gets done before the Aug. 31 deadline to set playoff rosters. Nothing appears to be hot at the moment, and the Orioles are presently focused on choosing their call-ups for their expanded roster. In the meantime, Ryan Flaherty would like to remain the left-handed designated hitter and occasional starter at second base. He's the...
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Hammel expected to start Thursday at Bowie

Hammel expected to start Thursday at Bowie
Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel is scheduled to make his first injury-rehab start on Thursday at Double-A Bowie. The club also discussed Wednesday as a possibility, but Hammel is expected to take the mound Thursday against Binghamton. The Orioles want Hammel to pitch in two minor league games before activating him from the disabled list and placing him on the expanded roster. He could be used as a reliever in the second game and remain in that role with the Orioles. Hammel, on the DL since...
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O's and A's lineups

O's and A's lineups
Ryan Flaherty is serving as the designated hitter today against Oakland right-hander Jarrod Parker, and Brian Roberts is starting at second base. Nick Markakis is batting sixth again between Matt Wieters and J.J. Hardy. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty DH Brian Roberts 2B Chris Tillman RHP For the Athletics Coco Crisp DH Jed Lowrie SS Josh Donaldson 3B Brandon Moss 1B Yoenis...
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Orioles want to go streaking

Orioles want to go streaking
The Orioles won their second consecutive game last night, which raises the age-old question of whether two in a row constitutes a streak. What's the minimum length for acceptable use of the term? Does it have to be three or more? Four? The Orioles are 11 games above .500 at 69-58. They trail Oakland by two in the wild card race. They're in the thick of the chase, and yet, they haven't won more than five straight this season. And it happened only once, beginning July 14 and ending July 23...
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Showalter: "There are a lot of warriors out there"

Showalter: "There are a lot of warriors out there"
The Orioles fell behind by three runs tonight and took the lead. They fell behind by a run and reclaimed the lead. "There are a lot of warriors out there," said manager Buck Showalter. "They've been through some battles together and you're not going to see them give in." Jim Johnson retired the Athletics in order in the ninth inning for his 40th save after three straight blown chances, and the Orioles took the opener of this three-game series, 9-7, before 36,761 at Camden Yards. Brian...
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Roberts keeps delivering in clutch, Orioles take lead in 7th (O's win 9-7)

Roberts keeps delivering in clutch, Orioles take lead in 7th (O's win 9-7)
The Orioles have received lots of attention and criticism for their failures with runners in scoring position this season. None of the fingers can be pointed at second baseman Brian Roberts. Roberts' grand slam in the fourth inning tonight gave the Orioles a 6-3 lead. Bud Norris allowed two runs in the top of the fifth and was removed with the bases loaded and two outs. Troy Patton let two inherited runners score. More on that later. Roberts is 13-for-29 with 22 RBIs with runners in...
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Norris can't break patterns (Jones and Roberts homer in fourth)

Norris can't break patterns (Jones and Roberts homer in fourth)
Before tonight, left-handers were batting .302 this season against Orioles starter Bud Norris. Brandon Moss, a left-handed hitter, delivered an RBI single in the first inning and homered to right field in the third to give Oakland a 3-0 lead. Moss' home run came with two outs. Coco Crisp, a switch-hitter, led off the inning with a home run to right. Norris struck out the side in the third, but he won't remember the inning fondly. Crisp pulled a slider onto the flag court. Moss hit a...
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More notes before tonight's game against the A's

More notes before tonight's game against the A's
Scott Feldman is available in the bullpen tonight for the Orioles, and he will start Sunday's series finale against the A's if he isn't needed in relief. The A's changed their rotation for the series. Jarrod Parker will start Saturday instead of left-hander Tommy Milone, who was scratched, and Sonny Gray will start Sunday. The Red Sox tentatively are scheduled to start Felix Doubront, John Lackey and Jon Lester in the three-game series against the Orioles that begins Tuesday at Fenway...
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Hammel encouraged after mound session

Hammel encouraged after mound session
Jason Hammel threw off a mound today for the first time since going on the disabled list with a strained right flexor mass. He used all of his pitches, including a slider that had brought the most discomfort to his arm, and is moving closer to an injury-rehab assignment. "It went real well," Hammel said. "It felt great. I felt the extension that I was looking for that I didn't have before, so outstanding. "We'll go again on Sunday. I'm not trying to stay on the DL, I'm trying to get...
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O's lineup vs. A's

O's lineup vs. A's
The Orioles are three games behind the Athletics for the final wild card spot, and the teams are starting a three-game series tonight at Camden Yards. You can do the math. Ryan Flaherty is serving as the designated hitter and Brian Roberts is starting at second base. Nick Markakis is batting sixth. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty DH Brian Roberts 2B Bud Norris RHP A light raining is...
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Garcia traded to Braves, A's lineup

Garcia traded to Braves, A's lineup
The Orioles have traded veteran pitcher Freddy Garcia to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations. Garcia had been pitching at Triple-A Norfolk. Garcia was 8-3 with a 2.84 ERA in 13 starts with the Tides, with 15 walks and 61 strikeouts. He went 3-5 with a 5.77 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) with the Orioles. Catcher Luis Exposito has been activated from the minor league disabled list and will take Garcia's roster spot at Norfolk. For the Athletics Coco Crisp CF Jed Lowrie SS Josh Donaldson...
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