Alfredo Simon retired nine of the last 10 batters he faced, Mark Teixeira's single the only interruption. Four of the five hits he allowed, and all four runs, came in the first inning.
Simon didn't walk a batter and struck out two. His velocity was outstanding.
Ross Wolf has replaced Simon. We're not used to seeing him enter a game this early.
The Orioles collected seven hits off Andy Pettitte in 4 1/3 innings, including singles by Brian Roberts and Nolan Reimold in the fifth. Naturally,...
