The O's missed out on a chance to win a series against the Tampa Bay Rays, falling 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Camden Yards.
After the Orioles took the game late Tuesday night, it looked like the momentum would be in Baltimore's favor.
But the Rays beat up on Brad Bergesen early, taking a 4-0 lead into the fourth inning. The O's battled back, and scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth and another run in the fifth to tie the game. Time for a little O's magic...
Jason Berken came on to relieve Bergesen and walked in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, which would prove to be the game winner. The run was charged to Bergesen (3-8), who continues to struggle this season after a spectacular rookie year.
Offensively, the Birds showed some power on Wednesday afternoon: Ty Wigginton smacked his team-leading 16th homer in the fourth and slapped a double down the line in the eighth inning. The O's collected nine hits; five of them went for extra-bases. Yet the Birds went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base.
After starting the 10-game homestand 1-5, the Orioles have a chance to even things out with the Minnesota Twins coming to town for a four-game set. Kevin Millwood, fresh off the DL, gets the nod on Thursday night.
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