Two series in a row in which you didn't get swept. That's something to build on!
Despite my sarcasm, yesterday was a big win for the Orioles. In his Major-League debut, Jake Arrieta, last of the Orioles' top 3 pitching prospects, picked up the win vs. a tough Yankee lineup with six strikeouts in his six innings of work. Arrieta allowed 3 runs and just four hits...not too shabby. This performance helps us to again hope for a day in the not-so-distant future in which Arrieta, Brian Matusz, and Chris Tillman headline an excellent young Orioles rotation.
The O's bullpen had a nice day too. Frank Mata, Will Ohman, and David Hernandez were all effective in relief, holding the Yank$ scoreless for three innings. Hernandez, pitching the ninth inning, picked up his first Major League save.
Continuing the trend, Scott Moore hit his first HR of the year for the Orioles. Congratulations to Jake, David, and Scott!
In other news, A-rod, everybody's favorite Yankee, suffered a groin injury.
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