How ’bout dem O’s, hon: Orioles sweep Boston with 17 inning win
After the Orioles used all eight available relievers, designated hitter Chris Davis went to the mound and threw a scoreless 16th and 17th inning, helping the O’s to a 9-6 win over the Boston Red Sox. Center fielder Adam Jones, moments after playing a part in a game-saving defensive play in the 16th, hit a three-run homer off Darnell McDonald – the Red Sox’s DH – over the Green Monster in left field for his team-high eighth homer of the season. The O’s swept the Red Sox at Fenway Park for the first time since 1994.
- Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy (2) is welcomed to the dugout after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Fenway Park. (Greg M. Cooper/USPW photo)
- Baltimore Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds (12) commits an error during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper/USPW photo)
- Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones can’t catch a double hit by Boston Red David Ortiz during the eighth inning of American League MLB baseball action at Fenway Park in Boston. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters photo)
- Boston Red Sox’s Mike Aviles, left, congratulates Will Middlebrooks, right, on his grand slam against the Baltimore Orioles as Red Sox’s Cody Ross runs back to the dugout during the fifth inning of American League MLB baseball action at Fenway Park in Boston. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters photo)
- Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia catches Baltimore Orioles’ Robert Andino out during the 16th inning of American League MLB baseball action at Fenway Park in Boston. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters photo)
- Boston Red Sox center fielder Marlon Byrd (23) is tagged out at home plate by Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters (32) during the 16th inning at Fenway Park which kept the game tied and allowed the Orioles to go on top in the 17th inning and win the game. (Greg M. Cooper/USPW photo)
- Boston Red Sox head coach Bobby Valentine reacts during the eleventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. The Orioles ended up winning the game in 17 innings, with both teams resorting to using position players as pitchers. (Greg M. Cooper/USPW photo)
- Baltimore Orioles Adam Jones follows through on the swing of his three run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the 17th inning that put the Orioles on top 9-6. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters photo)
- Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) hits a three run home run off Boston Red Sox pitcher Darnell McDonald (not pictured) during the 17th inning at Fenway Park. Those three runs won the game for the orioles as Chris Davis pitched a scoreless 17th as the Orioles sweep the Red Sox. (Greg M. Cooper/USPW photo)
- Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) is welcomed to home plate by Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters (32) and right fielder Nick Markakis (21) after hitting a three run home run during the 17th inning at Fenway Park. (Greg M. Cooper/USPW photo)
- Boston Red Sox left fielder Cody Ross (7) reacts to striking out during the fifteenth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. (Greg M. Cooper/USPW photo)
- Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) celebrates with catcher Matt Wieters (32) after defeating the Boston Red Sox 9-6. Chris Davis, normal a first baseman came in and pitched a scoreless 16th and 17th inning to take the win. (Greg M. Cooper/USPW photo)
bawltimore
May 07, 2012 @ 10:35:13
All I have to say it “Ain’t the beer Cold”