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Jakubauskas talks about his outing

Jakubauskas talks about his outing
One more note on the starters: They're 3-8 with a 5.99 ERA and have failed to complete seven innings in the last 16 games since Jake Arrieta did it on June 10. Chris Jakubauskas fell to 2-1 with a 5.68 ERA after allowing five runs and seven hits in five innings. He noted that the Cardinals were "a little bit more aggressive." They also were four runs better. Chris Jakubauskas meets with the media about picking up his first loss as an O's starter "I noticed it in the first inning," he...
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Showalter speaks after 5-1 loss

Showalter speaks after 5-1 loss
You can't talk about tonight's 5-1 loss to the Cardinals without focusing on the bases-loaded, no-out situation in the fifth inning that yielded no runs, and another non-quality start from the rotation. "We had a shot at them there in the fifth," manager Buck Showalter said. "That was a big momentum swing." Was it quality pitching from Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter or the Orioles' hitters pressing at the plate? Maybe a little of both? Buck Showalter meets with the media to...
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Orioles leave them loaded

Orioles leave them loaded
Each time Brad Bergesen begins to warm in the Orioles' bullpen, Chris Jakubauskas makes a big pitch to end an inning and stay in the game. He's not especially sharp tonight, but he's stubborn. The Orioles had a chance to wipe out a four-run deficit, or at least take a big chunk out of it, after loading the bases with no outs in the bottom of the fifth. Felix Pie and Blake Davis singled, and J.J. Hardy reached on an infield hit. Chris Carpenter was teetering. The Orioles couldn't topple...
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Markakis keeps streaking (updated)

Markakis keeps streaking (updated)
Nick Markakis' hitting streak has reached a career-high 18 games. Markakis doubled off Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter with two outs in the bottom of the third inning to reduce their deficit to 4-1. The run is unearned because Carpenter was charged with an error on a sharp ground ball by J.J. Hardy that deflected off the pitcher's foot and bounced to third base. It sure looked like a hit to the rest of us, but so far it hasn't been changed. Update: It's been changed. Credit Hardy...
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Jakubauskas and Berkman meet again (updated twice)

Jakubauskas and Berkman meet again (updated twice)
That was a nice eight-pitch top of the first inning for Orioles right-hander Chris Jakubauskas. Pop up, strikeout. fly ball. It can be a pretty simple game. Throw strikes and work quickly. Command your fastball and good things usually will happen. Lance Berkman stepped to the plate in the top of the second, which must have brought disturbing flashbacks for both men. Jakubauskas' only major league start in 2010 ended after a Berkman line drive slammed off his head. Jakubauskas was pitching...
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Showalter discusses roster move

Showalter discusses roster move
Clay Rapada wasn't available to reporters once the clubhouse opened for us at 3:35 p.m. He might have already packed up and left the ballpark. Rapada posted a 7.30 ERA in 22 appearances. Left-handers were 4-for-35 with three walks and 13 strikeouts against him, but right-handers were 9-for-13 with two doubles, a triple, two homers, three walks and no strikeouts. In 12 1/3 innings this season, Rapada allowed 10 runs and 13 hits, walked six and struck out 13. Yes, he was good against...
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Rapada designated for assignment (and Orioles lineup)

Rapada designated for assignment (and Orioles lineup)
The Orioles will activate Alfredo Simon from the disabled list this afternoon and designate left-hander Clay Rapada for assignment. The club has 10 days to trade Rapada, pass him through waivers and outright him to Triple-A Norfolk or release him. The Sun's Jeff Zrebiec tweeted the roster move, and a team official just confirmed it. Rapada was effective against left-handers, as advertised. They went 4-for-35 against him, with one home run, three walks and 13 strikeouts. However,...
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Scott's knee still sore (and other notes)

Scott's knee still sore (and other notes)
Luke Scott's right knee remains sore after he slammed into the left field fence last night, so it's doubtful that he'll be in tonight's lineup. Scott will continue to ice the knee. Meanwhile, you can list him as day-to-day, like the rest of us. Scott bruised his knee while making a leaping catch to rob the Cardinals' Matt Holliday of a home run in the top of the ninth inning. He wanted to bat in the bottom half of the inning, but manager Buck Showalter sent up rookie Blake...
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It's gone wrong for Guerrero

It's gone wrong for Guerrero
J.J. Hardy has now homered in nine consecutive series and reached base in 31 of 34 games since May 21. Does missing a month with an oblique injury deny him an All-Star berth? He sure looks like a deserving candidate. Not much information came out of yesterday's pregame session with manager Buck Showalter. It wasn't his fault. It was just a slow day. I did find it interesting that Showalter admitted to having some concerns about the lack of production from the cleanup spot. And those...
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Scott provides injury update, Britton discusses start

Scott provides injury update, Britton discusses start
Luke Scott is hoping that he'll remain in the lineup tomorrow night after slamming his right knee against the left field fence, but he can't be certain until he wakes up in the morning. Luke Scott talks about his knee injury following the O's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals "We'll see how it is," he said. "Contusions, or when you get hit by something, it varies on the swelling. The knee is a tough place. You've got to have your knees underneath you to do anything. It all depends on tonight...
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Showalter speaks after 6-2 loss

Showalter speaks after 6-2 loss
Manager Buck Showalter reminded reporters tonight that we're not looking "at the finished body" when Zach Britton takes the mound. Britton is a rookie with limited experience above the Double-A level. He's also 6-6 with a 3.38 ERA after allowing four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings in tonight's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals. Britton has one victory in his last 10 starts. Buck Showalter meets with the media after the O's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals "This is a 23-year-old young man...
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Scott has knee contusion (with Showalter quote)

Scott has knee contusion (with Showalter quote)
Luke Scott left tonight's game with a bruised right knee. He'll be reevaluated tomorrow. Scott slammed against the fence while robbing Matt Holliday of a home run with two outs in the top of the ninth inning. He limped back to the dugout and wasn't able to put a lot of weight on the knee. Showalter told reporters after the Orioles' 6-2 loss to the Cardinals that Scott didn't sustain any structural damage. Scott wanted to bat in the bottom of the ninth, but Showalter sent Blake Davis to...
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Hardy homer halts shutout bid (Scott hurt?)

Hardy homer halts shutout bid (Scott hurt?)
J.J. Hardy belted his 11th home run to finally put the Orioles on the scoreboard in the eighth inning. Hardy connected off Cardinals reliever Ryan Franklin, sending the ball an estimated 406 feet to left-center field. And you thought the night was going to be a total loss. You can't judge a trade this early, but giving up minor league relievers Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson for Hardy during the winter meetings seems like a good one for the Orioles. Dare I say "steal?" Too soon? Adam...
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Rapada replaces Britton (updated)

Rapada replaces Britton (updated)
The tarp is off the field and Clay Rapada is on the mound after a 28-minute rain delay. Rapada last pitched on Sunday, when he walked the only batter he faced. This is Rapada's second appearance since June 21. Zach Britton allowed four runs and seven hits, with two walks and three strikeouts, in 5 2/3 innings. He threw 90 pitches, 55 for strikes. Britton will have one win in his last 10 starts after tonight. I mentioned earlier today that Double-A Bowie infielder Billy Rowell was placed...
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Orioles-Cardinals in rain delay (will resume 9 p.m.)

Orioles-Cardinals in rain delay (will resume 9 p.m.)
I knew this game was moving too fast. The tarp is coming on the field after umpires halted play at 8:35 p.m. Too bad the grounds crew didn't take action a few minutes earlier. Colby Rasmus hit a 400-foot home run to extend the Cardinals' lead to 4-0 in the top of the sixth. Zach Britton retired Yadier Molina on a ground ball for the second out before the Orioles bolted for the dugout. Britton had retired eight of nine batters before Rasmus launched his seventh home run. I'll take this...
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Britton falls behind, 3-0

Britton falls behind, 3-0
Zach Britton got into a jam in the second inning when David Freese reached on an infield hit and Colby Rasmus walked with one out. He fell behind, 1-0, to Yadier Molina, and catcher Matt Wieters called time and headed to the mound for a brief conference. I don't know what Wieters said, but Britton retired Molina on a fly ball to right and got ahead of Mark Hamilton, 1-2. It looked like the game would remain scoreless. Wrong. Hamilton, Nick Punto and Ryan Theriot strung together three...
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Pregame notes from Showalter

Pregame notes from Showalter
Alfredo Simon reported to Single-A Frederick today, but manager Buck Showalter told reporters that it's "more likely than less likely" that the reliever is activated from the disabled list before tomorrow night's game against the Cardinals. Showalter said the club will make a decision early tomorrow afternoon whether Simon pitches for the Keys or comes off the disabled list. Look for Simon to join the 25-man roster. The Orioles haven't ruled out making Simon a starter down the road, but...
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Orioles lineup against Cardinals

Orioles lineup against Cardinals
For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Derrek Lee 1B Luke Scott LF Mark Reynolds 3B Robert Andino 2B Zach Britton LHP Lee is two hits shy of 1,900 for his career. He'll become the 315th player in major league history to reach the milestone. The Orioles are the only team in baseball to have 10 or more home runs from their shortstop and third baseman. Reynolds leads all third basemen with 14 homers. Hardy ranks fourth among...
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Simon won't be activated today

Simon won't be activated today
The Orioles have decided not to activate reliever Alfredo Simon from the disabled list, delaying their next roster move for at least 24 hours. It's possible that Simon will return to the 25-man roster before tomorrow night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Camden Yards. Simon is on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. He threw two scoreless innings Sunday at Double-A Bowie, allowing one hit, walking one and striking out three. Simon is 1-1 with a 3.14 ERA in five appearances...
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Dealing with Cards

Dealing with Cards
The interleague fun continues tonight with the Cardinals coming to Baltimore for the first time. Before last night, the Cardinals ranked second in the majors with a .269 average and fifth in runs scored with 369. Tonight marks the return of Joe Strauss to Camden Yards. We were on the beat together at The Sun starting in 1997 - the wire-to-wire season - before he left for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He's one of the best reporters in the country. Too bad more of his talent didn't rub off...
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