Down and out

The Orioles were shut out on Sunday afternoon, dropping the series finale to the Twins 6-0.

Brian Matusz took the loss, his third straight defeat.

It was without a doubt Matusz's worst performance of the season, as he allowed all six runs in just 3 2/3 innings of work.

It didn't really matter, though. The Birds were shut out for the third time this season, and have managed just one run in the last two games (both losses, obviously).

The O's managed just six hits on Sunday, and only one (Ty Wigginton's double in the eighth) went for extra bases.

Just when you think the Orioles have turned the corner, they walk right into the same brick wall...

The team went 2-5 on the road trip...they were swept by the Yankees in three games, took the first two against the Twins and then dropped two straight.

The Birds have Monday off, and skipper Dave Trembley has hinted he'll be tinkering with the lineup...

The O's begin an eight-game homestand starting against the Seattle Mariners...David Hernandez takes the mound Tuesday night. Hernandez (0-4) joins Kevin Millwood as the two starters who have yet to pick up a "W" on the season...both pitchers are averaging about two runs of offensive support per start.

I'll actually be at the game Tuesday night to pick up my Matusz T-shirt...maybe I can bring the Birds a little luck.