Gonzalez hanging up more zeros (O's win 4-0)

BOSTON - Miguel Gonzalez may never give up another run as long as he lives. That's probably extreme, but his scoreless innings streak has reached 14. Gonzalez is shutting out the Red Sox on three hits over five innings tonight and he continues to hold a 1-0 lead. He's retired nine of the last 10 batters he's faced. Gonzalez has thrown 77 pitches, 22 coming in the first inning, when he allowed two hits and walked a batter. The Orioles have aided Gonzalez with two double plays. He's walked two and struck out three. In his last start, Gonzalez registered the first complete game and shutout of his major league career. He held the Reds to four hits, struck out eight and threw a career-high 117 pitches. Gonzalez is aiming for his fifth straight quality start. He's allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight of his last nine starts before tonight. One more stat: Gonzalez is 14-7 with a 3.47 ERA in and 21 quality starts in 33 outings against the American League East. Update: Gonzalez is now holding a 3-0 lead after the Orioles scored twice in the sixth. They loaded the bases with no outs on a walk, hit batter and Steve Pearce's second single. Caleb Joseph struck out looking and Ryan Flaherty grounded into a force at second, with Nelson Cruz scored. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts made a poor throw to first, resulting in an error and another run. Update II: The Red Sox's defense really let down starter Joe Kelly. Couldn't turn a double play. Couldn't catch a fly ball. The Orioles have hit only two fly balls tonight, and Yoenis Cespedes dropped the second one. Adam Jones was credited with an RBI and the Orioles took a 4-0 lead in the top of the seventh inning. Miguel Gonzalez has thrown 90 pitches over six scoreless innings. Update III: Tommy Hunter struck out Will Middlebrooks and David Ross to leave the bases loaded in the seventh and keep the shutout intact. Gonzalez tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings, with six hits, three walks and four strikeouts. He was removed after 103 pitches. Gonzalez has allowed one run in his last three starts over 22 1/3 innings. He's permitted two earned runs or fewer in nine of his last 10 outings. The Blue Jays won and the Yankees are idle. If the Orioles hold on, they'll lead both teams by 10 games - their largest margin since Sept. 22, 1979. Their magic number would be down to 11. Update IV: Game over. The Orioles defeat the Red Sox 4-0 for their 11th shutout this season. The Orioles (84-59) have won 13 of their last 16 series openers. They lead the Yankees and Blue Jays by 10 games and their magic number is 11. Gonzalez improves to 9-7 with a 3.22 ERA.