Garrett Atkins finally hit a home run as an Oriole.
Unfortunately, that's the best news available after the O's fell 6-1 to the A's on Wednesday night.
Starter Brian Matusz (2-5) had another forgettable performance, allowing four runs in the first inning before settling down and holding the A's to only two more runs through five frames.
Matusz started the season with two wins, but hasn't recorded a victory in his last seven starts. The young lefty has now given up four first-inning runs in two straight starts, both losses.
On the bright side, the bullpen held up and kept the game within reach...four innings of shutout ball, including rookie Frank Mata's first MLB appearance (1 1/3 innings, one hit, one walk).
The offense couldn't bail Matusz out, as the Birds collected just three hits all game...
Obviously, the big story is that Garrett Atkins finally hit a home run, ending a streak of 146 at-bats without a long-ball, one shy of the longest drought of his career. Atkins was slotted as DH due to Luke Scott's shoulder strain, meaning the O's still haven't had a homer from a first-baseman all season...
Atkins' shot in the third inning put the Birds on the board, but that was the lone run the O's scored on Wednesday...they now send Brad Bergesen to the mound Thursday night to attempt to win the home series before heading back on the road...
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Went to the game last night, but didn't stay...had free movie tickets for the Prince of Persia, so we left before the game started...was in search of the bobble heads...yes, I got one...glad I didn't stay...must add that Attmann's Deli is a great addition to the park...best corn beef sammies around...they are a bit pricey though...outside of tonight's homerun, the movie provided more entertainment and had a happier ending...Spike
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