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Orioles shoot for quick sweep of Pirates
May 21, 2014 - 2:32 PM (SportsNetwork.com) - The Baltimore Orioles aim to stay atop the AL East standings when they shoot for a quick two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday at PNC Park.The Orioles pounded the Pirates, 9-2, in Tuesday's series opener behind the power of first baseman Chris Davis, who clubbed three home runs and finished with four hits, four runs scored and five RBI.
"Sunday against Kansas City I had some good pitches to hit and I rolled over everything," said Davis. "I was really frustrated so I got here early today and worked on some stuff in early BP, and sometimes it just clicks for you. Today was one of those days."
Nelson Cruz also homered for the Orioles, who have won three of five games after losing four in a row and sit a half-game ahead of both the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays for division supremacy.
Orioles starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez allowed two runs over six innings for the win and struck out seven with no walks.
After this series in the Steel City, Baltimore will return to Camden Yards for a four-game weekend set with the Cleveland Indians.
Taking the mound for the Orioles Wednesday will be Chris Tillman. Tillman won his last start at Kansas City on Friday, as he went the distance in a 4-0 win and allowed five hits with three walks and one walk.
Tillman, who has a 4-0 mark on the road, is 4-2 with a 3.34 earned run average in nine starts and has faced Pittsburgh just once in his career.
The Pirates have lost six of eight games and Francisco Liriano was dealt the loss on Tuesday, allowing six runs and nine hits in five innings to fall to 0-4 on the season.
"I was leaving too many pitches in the middle of the plate," said Liriano. "Missing my spots a lot."
Ike Davis homered and Andrew McCutchen had two hits and an RBI for Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh, which is scheduled to host Washington for a four-game set next, will hand the ball to Wandy Rodriguez on Wednesday. Rodriguez was bothered by a balky knee and pitched in last Thursday's 4-3 loss at Milwaukee, allowing two runs in five innings.
Rodriguez was back on the hill for the first time since April 19 and has an 0-2 record in five starts with a 6.84 ERA. The lefty lost his only career start against Baltimore as a member of the Houston Astros on June 15, 2005 in a 5-1 setback at Camden Yards. He gave up four runs in six innings and is 9-12 in 25 interleague starts.
- BALTIMORE: 8
PITTSBURGH: 9
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May 21 10:45 PM - Tony Sanchez single to right scored Starling Marte. On the play, Ike Davis advances to second. Runners on first and second with one out and Bryan Morris due up.
Orioles 8, Pirates 9 Bot 7, 1 OutMay 21 10:18 PM - Tony Sanchez singles to right field. Ike Davis to second. Starling Marte scores.
Orioles 8, Pirates 9 Bot 7, 1 OutMay 21 10:15 PM - Pinch-Hitter Steve Pearce single to right scored Nelson Cruz. On the play, Steve Clevenger advances to third and J.J. Hardy out at home. Runners on first and third with two outs and Nick Markakis due up.
Orioles 8, Pirates 8 Top 7, 2 OutsMay 21 10:05 PM - Steve Pearce singles to right center field. Steve Clevenger to third. J.J. Hardy out at home. Nelson Cruz scores.
Orioles 8, Pirates 8 Top 7, 1 OutMay 21 10:02 PM - J.J. Hardy single to left scored Chris Davis. On the play, Nelson Cruz advances to second. Runners on first and second with none out and Jonathan Schoop due up.
Orioles 7, Pirates 8 Top 7, 0 OutsMay 21 9:55 PM - J.J. Hardy singles to left field. Nelson Cruz to second. Chris Davis scores.
Orioles 7, Pirates 8 Top 7, 0 OutsMay 21 9:52 PM - Jordy Mercer grounded into a double play, short to second to first scored Pedro Alvarez. On the play, Ike Davis out at second and Starling Marte advances to third. Runner on third with two outs and Tony Sanchez due up.
Orioles 6, Pirates 8 Bot 2, 2 OutsMay 21 8:32 PM - Jordy Mercer grounds out to shortstop. Ike Davis out at second. Starling Marte to third. Pedro Alvarez scores.
Orioles 6, Pirates 8 Bot 2, 0 OutsMay 21 8:32 PM - Ike Davis single to left scored Andrew McCutchen. On the play, Starling Marte advances to second and Pedro Alvarez advances to third. Bases loaded with none out and Jordy Mercer due up.
Orioles 6, Pirates 7 Bot 2, 0 OutsMay 21 8:29 PM - Ike Davis singles to left center field. Starling Marte to second. Pedro Alvarez to third. Andrew McCutchen scores.
Orioles 6, Pirates 7 Bot 2, 0 OutsMay 21 8:29 PM - Pedro Alvarez single to center scored Neil Walker. On the play, Andrew McCutchen advances to second. Runners on first and second with none out and Starling Marte due up.
Orioles 6, Pirates 6 Bot 2, 0 OutsMay 21 8:24 PM - Pedro Alvarez singles to center field. Andrew McCutchen to second. Neil Walker scores.
Orioles 6, Pirates 6 Bot 2, 0 OutsMay 21 8:24 PM - Neil Walker reached second on Chris Davis's fielding error scored Josh Harrison. Runner on second with none out and Andrew McCutchen due up.
Orioles 6, Pirates 5 Bot 2, 0 OutsMay 21 8:24 PM - Neil Walker doubles to right field. Josh Harrison scores.
Orioles 6, Pirates 5 Bot 2, 0 OutsMay 21 8:21 PM - Nelson Cruz double to short scored Manny Machado and Adam Jones. On the play, Chris Davis advances to third. Runners on second and third with two outs and J.J. Hardy due up.
Orioles 6, Pirates 4 Top 2, 2 OutsMay 21 8:13 PM - Nelson Cruz doubles to third base. Chris Davis to third. Adam Jones scores. Manny Machado scores.
Orioles 6, Pirates 4 Top 2, 2 OutsMay 21 8:12 PM - Chris Davis single to short scored Chris Tillman. On the play, Adam Jones advances to second and Manny Machado advances to third. Bases loaded with two outs and Nelson Cruz due up.
Orioles 4, Pirates 4 Top 2, 2 OutsMay 21 8:10 PM - Chris Davis singles to shallow infield. Adam Jones to second. Manny Machado to third. Chris Tillman scores.
Orioles 4, Pirates 4 Top 2, 2 OutsMay 21 8:09 PM - Manny Machado double to right scored Jonathan Schoop. On the play, Chris Tillman advances to third. Runners on second and third with two outs and Adam Jones due up.
Orioles 3, Pirates 4 Top 2, 2 OutsMay 21 8:03 PM - Manny Machado doubles to deep right field. Chris Tillman to third. Jonathan Schoop scores.
Orioles 3, Pirates 4 Top 2, 2 OutsMay 21 8:02 PM - Nick Markakis sacrifice fly out to center scored J.J. Hardy. On the play, Jonathan Schoop advances to third. Runners on first and third and with two outs and Manny Machado due up.
Orioles 2, Pirates 4 Top 2, 2 OutsMay 21 8:00 PM - Nick Markakis out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Andrew McCutchen. Jonathan Schoop to third. J.J. Hardy scores.
Orioles 2, Pirates 4 Top 2, 2 OutsMay 21 7:59 PM - Nelson Cruz lead-off Home Run (14) to left. J.J. Hardy due up.
Orioles 1, Pirates 4 Top 2, 0 OutsMay 21 7:49 PM - Ike Davis single to right scored Starling Marte. Runner on first with one out and Jordy Mercer due up.
Orioles 0, Pirates 4 Bot 1, 1 OutMay 21 7:40 PM - Ike Davis singles to right center field. Starling Marte scores.
Orioles 0, Pirates 4 Bot 1, 1 OutMay 21 7:39 PM - Starling Marte triple to right scored Andrew McCutchen and Pedro Alvarez. Runner on third with one out and Ike Davis due up.
Orioles 0, Pirates 3 Bot 1, 1 OutMay 21 7:39 PM - Starling Marte triples to deep right field. Pedro Alvarez scores. Andrew McCutchen scores.
Orioles 0, Pirates 3 Bot 1, 1 OutMay 21 7:38 PM - Andrew McCutchen double to right scored Josh Harrison. Runner on second with one out and Pedro Alvarez due up.
Orioles 0, Pirates 1 Bot 1, 1 OutMay 21 7:35 PM - Andrew McCutchen doubles to deep right field. Josh Harrison scores.
Orioles 0, Pirates 1 Bot 1, 1 OutMay 21 7:34 PM - Nick Markakis singles to center field.
May 21 7:17 PM - BALTIMORE: 0
PITTSBURGH: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
May 21 7:16 PM
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