#1.Orioles' seven-run second, too much for Yanks.
#2. Quintinlla's knock scores a pair of Orioles.
#3. Ford doubles for first MLB hit since 2007.
#4. Betemit rips an RBI double to right field.
#5. Reynolds' ground-rule double scores a run.
#6. Markakis' homer extends O's lead to six.
#7. Davis' slam gives the O's a seven run lead.
Orioles starter Chris Tillman's gusto was tested early as the 24-year-old got knocked around in the first inning, yielding five runs-- including three before recording the first out -- in a 36-pitch frame. But Tillman -- who has been sick for days and on a "Z-Pak" antibiotic -- found a way to keep himself from being knocked out early. Crediting catcher Matt Wieters, who recognized from the outset that Tillman was firing less than his "A-game," the pair switched to a steady diet of offspeed pitches, keeping the Yankees off balance and Tillman in the game for another four scoreless innings.
"That first inning took it out of him," Wieters said of Tillman, who was sent home early on Monday night, hoping to feel better. "It was a stressful and tough first inning to come out of the bullpen and give up a five-spot real quick. That's what's really impressive about him. He's still 24 years old, and he knew if he could keep us in there, we'd have a chance."
Down five runs, Baltimore roared back, putting together its second seven-run inning of the season -- the first since May 5 -- off Yankees starter Ivan Nova, who surrendered a career-high nine earned runs. The second-inning barrage -- all with two outs -- started with Mark Reynolds' RBI ground-rule double, and red-hot No. 9 hitter Omar Quintanilla followed with a two-run single. Leadoff man Nick Markakis, who continues to flourish since taking over top-of-the-order duties, collected the first of his three hits on the night, and after J.J. Hardy walked, Chris Davis delivered the big blow with a grand slam.Let's get the sweep tonight! GOOOO ORIOLES!!!!
Baltimore Orioles News, by Gregg Luca
