Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBrian Matusz, Wei-Yin Chen and Endy Chavez react to Adam Jones' walk-off homer from the dugout.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe grounds crew pulls out the tarp before Friday night's game, which was delayed about an hour.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunAdam Jones rounds the bases after his walk-off homer.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThird base umpire Adrian Johnson makes the call after Orioles left fielder Steve Pearce comes up with a sinking liner hit by Philadelphia's Carlos Ruiz in the 12th inning.
Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREBaltimore Orioles outfielder Steve Pearce shakes hands with teammates after scoring a run against the Braves.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Mark Reynolds prepares for the throw as Bryce Harper dives back into the bag in the first inning.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, center, completes a double play in the third inning as the Los Angeles Angels' Mark Trumbo slides.
U.S. Presswire photoOrioles starting pitcher Tommy Hunter throws during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
US PresswireWei-Yin Chen pitched seven scoreless innings in the Orioles' 2-0 win over the Braves.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz, bottom, gives up a two-run home run to the Los Angeles Angels' Peter Bourjos in the sixth inning at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunJ.J. Hardy races home to score on two-out RBI single by Matt Wieters in the seventh inning Saturday against the Phillies.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunAdam Jones can't handle a ball hit by Neil Walker that hit high off the right-field wall in the fifth inning. Endy Chavez runs to help and Walker stopped at second for a double.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunBrian Roberts smiles while meeting with the media before his return to the Orioles lineup Tuesday.
US PresswireOrioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) celebrates the club's 2-0 win over the Braves with closer Jim Johnson.
Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREBaltimore Orioles first baseman Mark Reynolds gets a base hit to score two runs against the Atlanta Braves.
Getty ImagesJim Johnson picked up the save for the Orioles in their 2-0 win over the Braves.
Baltimore Sun photo by Karl Merton FerronOrioles left fielder Steve Pearce breaks his bat as he grounds out to end the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunWilson Betemit slings the ball to first base after fielding a grounder in the third inning.
Kim Klement, US PRESSWIREOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy forces out Tampa Bay's Sean Rodriguez and throws the ball to first for a double play in the third inning,
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunChris Davis scores on an hit by Adam Jones in the first inning as Angels catcher Bobby Wilson makes the late tag.
U.S. Presswire photoOrioles right fielder Steve Pearce climbs the wall, but he's unable to grab a two-run home run hit by New York Mets right fielder Lucas Duda during the sixth inning at Citi Field.
Greg Fiume, Getty ImagesA look at Camden Yards during Sunday's interleague game between the Orioles and Nationals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunIn his first game back at Camden Yards since managing the Orioles in the 1997 ALCS, Washington Nationals skipper Davey Johnson stands in the visitors' dugout Friday night.
Bob DeChiara, US PRESSWIREOrioles second baseman Robert Andino iis congratulated by teammates after scoring a run during the third inning Tuesday night.
Jim Rogash, Getty ImagesRobert Andino celebrates with Wayne Kirby after Andino knocked in a run in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles third baseman Robert Andino makes an off-balance throw on a bunt by Cleveland's Jason Kipnis in the sixth inning. Kipnis was safe at first.
Baltimore Sun photo by Karl Merton FerronWashington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper, right, successfully steals second base in the third inning at Camden Yards, beating the tag by Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts.
Hyosub Shin, MCTOrioles second baseman Brian Roberts turns a double play over Atlanta's Dan Uggla.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles center fielder Adam Jones, right, steals third base as Los Angeles Angels third baseman Maicer Izturis leaps to catch the throw in the fourth inning at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunJake Arrieta fails to stop a grounder that went for an infield hit by Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome in the first inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy chases but fails to catch a foul ball hit by Mike Fontenot in the second inning.
Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREBaltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel shakes hands with teammates after executing a sacrifice bunt.
Getty Images photoOrioles catcher Matt Wieters hits a double in the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Wieters was 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles in the game.
Getty ImagesOrioles left-hander Dana Eveland pitches against the Cleveland Indians at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunReliever Matt Lindstrom sits in the dugout after pitching in the top of the fourth inning Wednesday.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Brian Roberts forces out the Angels' Howie Kendrick in the fourth inning.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy waits for the throw as Cleveland's Michael Brantley slides in with a double.
Hyosub Shin, MCTOrioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel throws a pitch in the first inning against the Braves. Hammel carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunWei-Yin Chen pitches against the Pirates on Tuesday night.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Robert Andino tags out Philadelphia's Ty Wigginton, who was caught in a rundown in the second inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunManagers Buck Showalter and Davey Johnson meet with the umpiring crew before Friday night's game.
U.S. Presswire photoOrioles second baseman Robert Andino is out at first base as New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis stretches for the throw during the fifth inning at Citi Field.
Getty Images photoOrioles catcher Matt Wieters, right, watches as the New York Mets' Lucas Duda, center, celebrates with Jordany Valdespin after Duda's two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning at Citi Field.
Getty ImagesOrioles left-hander Brian Matusz throws a pitch in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunAdam Jones bats during the eighth inning Sunday.
Winslow Townson, Getty ImagesRobert Andino walks back to his position after committing throwing error which allowed a runner to score during the second inning of the game.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPlate umpire Adrian Johnson talks with Orioles manager Buck Showalter after Jake Arrieta drilled Hunter Pierce in the second inning Friday night.
Winslow Townson, Getty ImagesWilson Betemit breaks his bat on a foul ball against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunHead groundskeeper Nicole Sherry shouts for assistance to reel back in the tarp before Friday night's game at Camden Yards, which was delayed about an hour because of the threat of weather.
Getty ImagesThe Indians' Lou Marson, right, slides safely into home plate as Orioles catcher Matt Wieters catches the throw at Camden Yards.
Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREBaltimore Orioles pitcher Pedro Strop delivers a pitch during the eighth inning.
Baltimore Sun photo by Gabriella DemczukOrioles catcher Matt Wieters, right, tags out the Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar at home plate in the top of the fourth inning at Camden Yards.
Jim Rogash, Getty ImagesJason Hammel pitches in the first inning Tuesday night.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxCleveland's Lonnie Chisenhall is taken out of the game after getting hit by a pitch in the fifth inning.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOriole manager Buck Showalter reacts in the dugout during Wednesday's loss.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunIn conjunction with Sailabration, the Coast Guard's honorary color guard presented the flag while the Air Force "Blue Steel" sang the national anthem before Wednesday night's game.
U.S. Presswire photoOrioles second baseman Brian Roberts, left, tags out the New York Mets' Jordany Valdespin during the first inning at Citi Field.
US PresswireOrioles catcher Matt Wieters is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against Tampa Bay. The O's dropped an 8-4 decision to the Rays.
Mike Stobe, Getty ImagesOrioles pitcher Jake Arrieta looks on as Ike Davis rounds the bases after hitting a sixth-inning grand slam.
US PresswireJake Arrieta allowed four runs (three earned) and walked four Tampa Bay batters in the Orioles' 8-4 loss to the Rays.
Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREBaltimore Orioles' Steve Pearce is unable to catch a fly ball off the bat of New York Mets second base.
Getty Images photoOrioles center fielder Adam Jones plays a ball in the outfield during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. The Orioles were shut out, 5-0, for the second consecutive night.
Kim Klement, US PRESSWIREOrioles manager Buck Showalter talks to reporters prior to Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
Baltimore Sun photo by Algerina PernaMark Reynolds is congratulated by teammates after scoring on Steve Tolleson's homer in the fourth inning against the Phillies.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunMike Trout and Torii Hunter score on a hit by Kenrys Morales in the third inning. Mark Trumbo waits to congratulate them in the background.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunJason Hammel unloads a pitch that would strike out Washington's Ian Desmond in the second inning Friday night. Hammel matched a career-high with 10 strikeouts in the Orioles' 2-1 win.
Getty ImagesCleveland Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo rounds third base to score in the first inning against the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunMark Reynolds slides safely across home plate on a Wilson Betemit sacrifice fly as Pirates catcher Michael McKenry tries to handle the throw from right field.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles starter Tommy Hunter delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles' shortstop J.J. Hardy forces out the Indians' Aaron Cunningham at second base in the eighth inning Thursday.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy forces out Cleveland's Aaron Cunningham at second base during the eighth inning Thursday night.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunRavens wide receiver Torrey Smith throws out the ceremonial first pitch with MMA fighter John Rallo before the Orioles play the Pirates.
Jim Rogash, Getty ImagesEndy Chavez knocks in a run on a fielder's choice in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox.
Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREBaltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones climbs the wall for New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis' grand slam in the sixth inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles third-base coach DeMarlo Hale reaches out to congratulate Mark Reynolds on his solo home run in the second inning.
Getty ImagesWei-Yin Chen lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Braves.
Baltimore Sun photo by Karl Merton FerronOrioles center fielder Adam Jones, who hit a solo home run against the Washington Nationals, is unable to catch this home run by the Nationals' Adam LaRoche in the fourth inning at Camden Yards.
Getty ImagesAdam Jones celebrates with his Orioles teammates after scoring the game-winning run against the Phillies on an RBI double by Matt Wieters in the 10th inning of the O's 5-4 victory.
Jim Rogash, Getty ImagesJason Hammel delivers during the first inning Tuesday night in Boston.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen reacts after giving up a walk to Michael Brantley in the second inning. He matched a season high by allowing six runs and two homers in Thursday night's 7-2 loss to the Indians.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles left fielder Steve Tolleson, right, steals second base ahead of the tag by the Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick in the fifth inning at Camden Yards.
Mike Stobe, Getty ImagesJake Arrieta pitches in the first-inning against the New York Mets at CitiField.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunBrian Roberts singles in his first at-bat of the season.
Kim Klement, US PRESSWIREBuck Showalter and Nick Markakis chat during batting practice before Friday's game.
US PresswireRight fielder Steve Pearce made his Orioles debut against Tampa Bay.
Baltimore Sun photo by Algerina PernaMatt Wieters' RBI double in the 10th inning scored Adam Jones, giving the Orioles a 5-4 walk-off win over the Phillies.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunJake Arrieta didn't get a decision Sunday against the Nationals, but his outing suggested he might have turned a corner after struggling earlier this month.
J. Meric, Getty ImagesBrian Matusz delivers Saturday against Tampa Bay.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunTommy Hunter pitches in the seventh inning Saturday.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunAdam Jones rips a base hit in the third inning Friday against Philadelphia.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunThe Orioles congratulate each other after winning Sunday's game -- and the weekend series -- against the Nationals, 2-1.
Jim Rogash, Getty ImagesRed Sox shortstop Mike Aviles fields a high throw as Mark Reynolds slides safely into second base in the sixth inning Tuesday.
J. Meric, Getty ImagesThe Orioles celebrate their victory over Tampe Bay on Saturday, which snapped a six-game skid and allowed them to pull back into a first-place tie in the American League East.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles trainer Richie Bancells and manager Buck Showalter accompany Endy Chavez to the dugout after he suffered a right hamstring injury Tuesday night.
Jim Rogash, Getty ImagesJ.J. Hardy fields a grounder for an assist against the Boston Red Sox.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunWilson Betemit (right) gets tied up with Washington Nationals baserunner Ian Desmond, who went on to score on the play in the fifth inning.
Kim Klement, US PRESSWIREOrioles catcher Matt Wieters forces out Tampa Bay's Carlos Pena at the plate in the first inning Friday night.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunBrian Roberts goes hard into second base but can't prevent a double play turned by Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes.
Getty ImagesSteve Pearce scores after a balk was called against Braves starter Randall Delgado. The O's beat Atlanta, 2-0.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunThe Angels' Albert Pujols moves to third base after a single by Kendrys Morales in the fourth inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunChris Davis runs out his double in the third inning Friday night.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunRobert Andino gives Brian Roberts a hug after the game.
US PresswireMatt Wieters' RBI double in the 10th inning drove in Adam Jones and gave the Orioles a 5-4 walk-off win over the Phillies.
J. Meric, Getty ImagesB.J. Upton is caught stealing second as Robert Andino applies the tag.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunJake Arrieta didn't know for sure if he'd be pitching Wednesday against Pittsburgh, but his victory may have been just what he needed to bounce back from a rough stretch of starts.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxWilson Betemit appears to step on first before Shin-Soo Choo gets back to the bag, but umpire Mike Estabrook called him safe.
Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREEndy Chavez is congratulated by Chris Davis after he hit a solo home tun in the third inning Saturday at Tropicana Field.
Getty Images photoOrioles second baseman Brian Roberts, right, is tagged out by the New York Mets' Daniel Murphy as he attempted to steal second base at Citi Field.
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Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxJake Arrieta, right, waits with Wilson Betemit as Orioles manager Buck Showalter makes his way to the mound.
Baltimore Sun photo by Karl Merton FerronJessica Dablock, left, and Tom Rumsey, of York, Pa., dance as dusk settles in the fifth inning of the game between the Orioles and Washington Nationals at Camden Yards.
Kim Klement, US PRESSWIRECarlos Pena slides safely into third as Orioles third baseman Wilson Betemit fields the throw following a wild pitch in the first inning.
Jim Rogash, Getty ImagesAdam Jones knocks in a run during the third inning Tuesday night against the Red Sox.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunWilson Betemit reacts after fouling a pitch off his body in the second inning.
Scott Cunningham, Getty ImagesAdam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles is congratulated by teammates after scoring a fourth-inning run against the Braves.
Dale Zanine, US PRESSWIREBraves starter Tommy Hanson delivers to Brian Roberts in the first inning of Friday's game.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Wilson Betemit fails to get to third base in time to catch the throw and get baserunner Ian Desmond, who went on to score in the fifth inning Friday night.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles left fielder Endy Chavez leaps in vain as Mike Fontenot's homer lands in the stands in the second inning Friday night.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunWashington's Bryce Harper beats out a hustle double in the sixth inning as he dives into the bag before Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy can apply the tag.
Scott Cunningham, Getty ImagesAdam Jones rounds third base to score a run against the Atlanta Braves.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunMark Reynolds is checked out by Orioles trainer Richie Bancells and manager Buck Showalter after being hit by a Jered Weaver pitch in the second inning Wednesday.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunSteve Pearce is congratulated by teammates after his 3-run homer in the fourth inning Thursday night.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunJake Arrieta sits in the dugout during Friday night's loss to the Phillies.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunAdam Jones, left, high-fives Matt Wieters after Wieters' two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday, which turned out to be the game-winner.
Winslow Townson, Getty ImagesRyan Flaherty makes a leaping catch at the wall on a ball hit by Adrian Gonzalez during the fourth inning.
Jim Rogash, Getty ImagesEndy Chavez slides in to score a run in the seventh inning against the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles left fielder Endy Chavez plays a deep drive hit by Ty Wigginton for a double to lead off the second inning.
Baltimore Sun photo by Karl Merton FerronOrioles second baseman Brian Roberts, center, reacts to the call by second base umpire Alfonso Marquez, left, when he ruled the Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper safe on a stolen base attempt in the third inning at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunJ.J. Hardy hits a two-run homer in the fifth inning Thursday.
Baltimore Sun photo by Algerina PernaPhillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins forces Matt Wieters out at second on a Ronny Paulino grounder.
Baltimore Sun photo by Karl Merton FerronOrioles third baseman Wilson Betemit reacts after being caught in a double play at second base after a line drive hit by Ronny Paulino against the Nationals at Camden Yards.
Getty ImagesEndy Chavez makes an over-the-shoulder catch against the Rays. The O's fell to Tampa Bay, 8-4.
Kim Klement, US PRESSWIREWei-Yin Chen reacts during a rough first inning Friday night against the Rays.
Kim Klement, US PRESSWIREOrioles manager Buck Showalter talks with umpire Vic Carapazza after Mark Reynolds struck out in the fourth inning.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunJake Arrieta works during Wednesday night's start against the Pirates at Camden Yards.
Getty ImagesAdam Jones celebrates with Steve Pearce after scoring on a Mark Reynolds RBI.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunMark Reynolds walks away after striking out to end Thursday's game against the Indians.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunReliever Jim Johnson pitches in the ninth inning Saturday.
Getty ImagesOrioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz adjusts his hat in the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Matusz allowed three runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBrian Roberts shakes raindrops off his body as he fouls off a pitch against the Nationals in the third inning Friday night.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxJake Arrieta delivers against the Indians.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunAdam Jones connects for a walk-off two-run home run in the 12th inning Saturday.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunJason Hammel reacts after giving up two runs in the third inning Wednesday night.
Hyosub Shin, MCTBrian Matusz runs down Atlanta's Matt Diaz between third and home in the first inning Friday night.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe Orioles mob batter Adam Jones, who gets a shower of sunflower seeds after his walk-off two-run home run against the Phillies in the 12th inning Saturday at Camden Yards.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunCatcher Matt Wieters connects for an RBI single to drive in Brian Roberts in the first inning.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunChris Davis gets the congratulated by teammates after his two-run homer in the sixth inning.
Winslow Townson, Getty ImagesWilson Betemit throws out Will Middlebrooks during the seventh inning of the game at Fenway Park.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunBrian Roberts gets a shaving cream pie in the face from teammate Adam Jones after Tuesday night's win over the Pirates.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles closer Jim Johnson snares a line drive hit by Washington's Danny Espinosa to finish off Friday night's victory.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunJake Arrieta rears back to throw a pitch that drilled Hunter Pence in the second inning Friday night.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun10-year-old Conner Anders of Martinsburg, W.Va., tries to get an autograph before Wednesday's game.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter speaks before Tuesday night's game against the Pirates.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxMatt Wieters is congratulated by teammates in the Orioles dugout after hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning against the Indians.
Jim Rogash, Getty ImagesWei-Yin Chen throws in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles pitcher Brian Matusz waits for manager Buck Showalter to walk to the mound to remove him in the top of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards.
Kim Klement, US PRESSWIRENick Markakis holds his right arm, which is in a cast following surgery earlier Friday.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunBrian Roberts field as throw at second but it's too late to stop Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen from stealing the base in the first inning.
Getty ImagesCleveland Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo swings during the game at Camden Yards as Orioles catcher Matt Wieters awaits the pitch. Choo was 4-for-5 with four runs scored and three RBIs in the Indians' 11-5 victory.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunWei-Yin Chen pitches during Thursday night's 7-2 loss to the Indians at Camden Yards.
Hyosub Shin, MCTBrian Matusz pitches against the Braves on Friday night.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxWilson Betemit appears to step on first before Shin-Soo Choo gets back to the bag in the fourth inning, but first-base umpire Mike Estabrook calls him safe.
Baltimore Sun photo by Algerina PernaOrioles manager Buck Showalter argues a call at first base in the fourth inning against the Phillies.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunBrian Roberts slaps his bat away after flying out in the second inning.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz, center, is removed from the game by manager Buck Showalter, left, in the sixth inning at Camden Yards as first baseman Wilson Betemit stands on the mound. Matusz allowed five runs and a career-high 13 hits in five-plus innings.
Kim Klement, US PRESSWIRETampa Bay's Sean Rodriguez slides safely into home plate as Orioles catcher Matt Wieters tries to tag him out in the fifth inning Saturday.
Hyosub Shin, MCTWilson Betemit scores past the tag by Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann in the fourth inning Friday night.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxMatt Wieters watches his three-run homer in the sixth inning against the Indians land on Eutaw Street.
Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREBaltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning.
US PresswireO's starter Dana Eveland is removed from the game by manager Buck Showalter, while catcher Matt Wieters (32) and third baseman Steve Tolleson (6) look on.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunMark Reynolds is congratulated by his teammates after he and Matt Wieters scored on Steve Pearce's double.
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This isn’t really Orioles news, but since Bryce Harper is headed to town, we’ll stretch the rules.
The Washington Nationals phenom and Under Armour pitchman told Comcast SportsNet on Thursday that the Baltimore-based apparel company will begin selling T-shirts featuring his “that’s a clown question, bro” phrase.
In case you’ve never heard of YouTube — or don’t read Kevin Cowherd — the Nats’ 19-year-old outfielder had that response when a Canadian reporter tried to ask him what his favorite beer was after a recent game in Toronto. (Harper is of legal drinking age north of the border.)
To his credit — and that of the PR staffer who intercepted the question before Harper could even start his response — Harper didn’t take the bait. Instead, he did what any enterprising young athlete should in today’s age, say something that will go viral and allow your sponsors to start cashing the checks.
Time will tell if Harper needs to dodge any “clown questions” this weekend at Camden Yards. I’d bet you a freshly minted Under Armour tee that he will.
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UPDATE: This should come as no surprise, but Harper has filed for a United States trademark for the word mark “THAT’S A CLOWN QUESTION, BRO” applying to “wearing apparel, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, shorts, hats, visors, gloves, shoes.” He, or one of his representatives, actually applied for it the day after he said it. Here’s a link to the official document. h/t to the DC Sports Bog for reporting the trademark filing.
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