Baltimore Orioles begin the main part of its program of 2011 this afternoon when they play the first of three games against the Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards.
Orioles in the country with a bit of buzz after the play better down the stretch in last season under the new manager Buck Showalter. This optimism may be justified, since the Orioles opened throughout the year by sweeping the defending American League champion Tampa Bay Rays.
On Sunday, Zach impressive debut in the major leagues Britton, helping the Orioles to a 5-1 victory.
Britton (1-0), which was named after the Orioles put left-handed pitcher Brian Matusz is a 15-day disabled list, went six innings and yielded just three hits to run six strikeouts.
"It 's a great way to start the season," said Britton. "Hopefully we can maintain the pace for the next set and continue to play this way."
Mark Reynolds had two doubles and two RBIs for the Orioles, who wait for their first 4-0 start since 1997.
Beginner pitching was the key to quick start O. Jeremy Guthrie threw eight innings of shutout Friday before the opening of Chris Tillman six innings without yielding a success. Britton then capped the weekend with his fine effort.
Hoping to keep this term is now given Jake Arrieta, who was impressive in limited action last season. Convened in June, Arrieta was 6-6 and an ERA of 4.66 slope.
The screaming 25-year-old was 3-0 with a 5.79 ERA this spring, met Tiger once last season and did not get a decision, but struck back a long and seven hits in 6 1 / 3 sleeves.
Detroit, meanwhile, opened his years by removing two of the three New York Yankees, but avoided a sweep on Sunday. Miguel Cabrera belts a pair of two-run homer and Brennan Boesch was 4-for-4 with a two-point shot, manages four Fly in and four runs scored, helping the Tigers to a victory of 10-7.
Ryan Raburn and Ramon Santiago each finished with two hits and an RBI for the Tigers, who were beaten 6-3 and 10-6 in the first two games of the series.
Max Scherzer spent the necessary five innings for the win. Scherzer (1-0) was tagged for six points on nine hits, four of which were homers and two walks with six strikeouts. Jose Valverde struck the ninth for his first save.
En route to the hill today for Tigers will be 22 years, Rick Porcello, who has taken a step back last season after a solid rookie season in 2009. The right-hander finished the season strong after a stint at Triple-A. In all, he was 10-12 with a 4.92 but was 5-1 against his last six decisions.
Porcello has faced the Orioles twice and is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA against them.
Baltimore distribute its 10 matchups with the Tigers last season.
Orioles in the country with a bit of buzz after the play better down the stretch in last season under the new manager Buck Showalter. This optimism may be justified, since the Orioles opened throughout the year by sweeping the defending American League champion Tampa Bay Rays.
On Sunday, Zach impressive debut in the major leagues Britton, helping the Orioles to a 5-1 victory.
Britton (1-0), which was named after the Orioles put left-handed pitcher Brian Matusz is a 15-day disabled list, went six innings and yielded just three hits to run six strikeouts.
"It 's a great way to start the season," said Britton. "Hopefully we can maintain the pace for the next set and continue to play this way."
Mark Reynolds had two doubles and two RBIs for the Orioles, who wait for their first 4-0 start since 1997.
Beginner pitching was the key to quick start O. Jeremy Guthrie threw eight innings of shutout Friday before the opening of Chris Tillman six innings without yielding a success. Britton then capped the weekend with his fine effort.
Hoping to keep this term is now given Jake Arrieta, who was impressive in limited action last season. Convened in June, Arrieta was 6-6 and an ERA of 4.66 slope.
The screaming 25-year-old was 3-0 with a 5.79 ERA this spring, met Tiger once last season and did not get a decision, but struck back a long and seven hits in 6 1 / 3 sleeves.
Detroit, meanwhile, opened his years by removing two of the three New York Yankees, but avoided a sweep on Sunday. Miguel Cabrera belts a pair of two-run homer and Brennan Boesch was 4-for-4 with a two-point shot, manages four Fly in and four runs scored, helping the Tigers to a victory of 10-7.
Ryan Raburn and Ramon Santiago each finished with two hits and an RBI for the Tigers, who were beaten 6-3 and 10-6 in the first two games of the series.
Max Scherzer spent the necessary five innings for the win. Scherzer (1-0) was tagged for six points on nine hits, four of which were homers and two walks with six strikeouts. Jose Valverde struck the ninth for his first save.
En route to the hill today for Tigers will be 22 years, Rick Porcello, who has taken a step back last season after a solid rookie season in 2009. The right-hander finished the season strong after a stint at Triple-A. In all, he was 10-12 with a 4.92 but was 5-1 against his last six decisions.
Porcello has faced the Orioles twice and is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA against them.
Baltimore distribute its 10 matchups with the Tigers last season.