Comeback!

The Ravens have won their first preseason game! http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012080952/2012/PRE1/ravens@falcons#menu=highlights&tab=recap. A lot of new guys on the team. Ray Lewis is coming into his 17th season in the NFL, which everybody is surprised about. Terrell Suggs will play this year, despite his injury in the off-season.

The Lions will lose next Friday. GOOO RAVENS!!

It starts now.

The Baltimore Ravens are playing right now against the Atlanta Falcons in a preseason game. So far the Ravens are losing 7-0 but we'll bounce back. We always do.

GOOOO RAVENS!!!

Who's on first.

Paul and I did a comedy routine  for our homeschool talent show called "Who's on first?" by William "Bud" Abbott, & Lou Costello. Mom took a video of the act but it was too quiet, Paul and I are making a new one. I will  try to get the re-make out. In the mean time, you can watch our inspiration below.

 

Like father, like son.

Yesterday, Steve Johnson (son of Orioles hall of famer Davey Johnson) made his major league debut, 23 years after after Davey Johnson's debut.

# 1. Johnson's first start carries O's to victory!
#2. Sparks fly after Thames collides with gate. (lol on this one)
#3. Hardy grounds an RBI single to left.
#4. Reynolds lifts a solo shot to right-center
#5. Markakis cranks a two-run homer to right.
#6. Wieters drives in five in win over Mariners
#7. Johnson fans nine in first career start.

When Steve Johnson was evaluating his options as a Minor League free agent last winter, the choice was simple. He wanted to remain with Baltimore, spurning offers from several other organizations who could never give Johnson his childhood dream: donning the hometown Orioles' orange.

But even the 24-year-old Johnson couldn't have fantasized a night like Wednesday, a made-for-the-movies type fantasy where fate and family intersected. With dad Dave watching proudly as part of the Camden Yards crowd, Johnson tossed six strong innings to pick up the win in his first Major League start on the 23-year anniversary of his father's first career victory as an Oriole. Johnson's nine strikeouts, celebrated loudly by a crowd of 17,312, set the tone for Baltimore's 9-2 series-sweeping win over the Mariners. "It's something I was thinking about for a long time," said Johnson, who got the celebratory pie to the face from Adam Jones and Robert Andino before sharing a special moment with his father in the tunnel leading up to the clubhouse. "[To] get my first win and have him here. And the way those days worked out, 23 years to the day, it's just special. It's all I can really say about it. It means a lot to me."

Matt Wieters -- fresh off catching Tuesday's 14-inning win -- ensured that the rookie would get some run support. Wieters, who made it clear he wanted to be behind the plate for Johnson's debut, tied a career high with five RBIs as the surging O's improved to nine games over .500 for the first time since June 26.

Johnson's gem helped the Orioles extend a five-game winning streak -- tying their season high -- and kept the club in a three-way tie for the first Wild Card spot and just 4 1/2 games back of the American League East-leading Yankees.
Baltimore Orioles News, by Gregg Luca

Other exciting news... MANNY MACHADO IS COMING TO BALTIMORE!!!!!!! Manny Machado was an AA player in Bowie for the Baysox. He's had 11 homers this year (these stats are from the Baysox), 13 stolen bases, 26 doubles, and 59 RBI'S. And another thing, HE IS AWESOME!!

No sweep.

Thanks to Kevin Gregg that is. 11-3 with a grand slam by Robinson Canoe. lol.

Hilarious!

Bryce Harper goes crazy again!!
#1. MUST C CLIPS: ROLINS RIPS AN INSIDE-THE-PARK HOMER!!!!

1 more game!

1 more game and the Orioles get the sweep!

#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.
Baltimore Orioles News, by Gregg Luca

Let's get the sweep tonight!  GOOOO ORIOLES!!!!