David Hernandez picked up his first win of the season, and the O's took Game 1 of the "Battle of the Beltways," taking down the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Friday night.
Hernandez (1-5) took a no-hitter into the fifth inning, but was pulled after walking two batters with one out in the sixth. Hernandez walked five over 5 1/3 innings, but allowed just one hit while striking out three. He was charged with one run, after reliever Matt Albers allowed an inherited runner to cross the plate. Albers gave up a 2-run homer in the seventh, but the rest of the 'pen shut Washington down over the final two frames...
The five free passes are cause for concern, as Hernandez needed 105 pitches to get through five innings. But given the fact he hadn't won a decision in his past 12 starts, I'll take this one. Like Dave Johnson said after the game, you can walk five batters if you aren't giving up any hits...
Adam Jones put the O's on the board early, pounding the first pitch he saw in the second inning over the wall for a quick 2-0 lead. Jones left with leg cramps, but is expected to play Saturday afternoon. Back-up catcher Craig Tatum went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs. Matt Wieters is also expected back in the line-up tomorrow...Brad Bergesen takes the mound for the O's...
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