Orioles lose marathon to Astros, 5-4
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SB Nation on MSNJason Alexander’s “Summer of George” Continues, Astros Walk Off Orioles 5-4 In 12 Innings
A win is a win, but I don’t think the Astros deserved it. Neither did the Orioles, though. One of my favorite things about this current iteration of the Astros is their propensity for turning seemingly below-average pitchers into contributors.
The Orioles have been held to four hits or fewer 22 times this season, tied with the Pirates for second most in the majors behind the Rangers’ 25. They’ve scored five runs or fewer in 12 straight games since Aug.
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Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the Astros
Baltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros.
Lumberton native Brandon Young's bid for a perfect game was broken up by an infield single with two outs in the eighth inning.
Houston Astros stars Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio had simple instructions for rookie reliever Billy Wagner when he was called up in 1995 — "Sit there.