Baltimore Orioles Baseball Blog » Melvin Mora http://www.orioleshomeplate.com A blog about Baltimore Orioles Baseball Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:54:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Orioles crush the White Sox 11-3 on Wednesday night http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-crush-the-white-sox-11-3-on-wednesday-night/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-crush-the-white-sox-11-3-on-wednesday-night/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:04:04 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/?p=65 What an awesome night for the Baltimore Orioles as they scored 11 runs and defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-3. The Orioles were able to avoid the three game sweep as they showed the White Sox a big butt kicking on Wednesday night.

Right from the beginning the Orioles offense jumped all over White Sox starting pitcher John Danks. Brian Roberts and Aubrey Huff both finished the game with three rbi each. Huff had a two run home run and a sac fly for his three rbi while Roberts had a two run single and a rbi double. Kevin Millar and Melvin Mora both added solo home runs as well in the game as they finished wth one rbi each. Juan Castro also added two rbi to help out.

On the mound, Radhames Liz pitched 5 1/3 innings to get the win. Liz allowed three hits and two runs while picking up his fifth win of the season. Alberto Castillo, Lance Cormier, and Rocky Cherry all pitched in relief of Liz. Cormier was the only one to allow a run out of the bullpen as he gave up a solo home run to Jermaine Dye.

Good win for the Orioles! Orioles Blog

]]> http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-crush-the-white-sox-11-3-on-wednesday-night/feed/ 0 Orioles crush the Red Sox 11-5 http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-crush-the-red-sox-11-5/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-crush-the-red-sox-11-5/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:57:38 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/?p=63 In a very suprising game, the Baltimore Orioles crushed the visiting Boston Red Sox by the score of 11-5. With the six run victory, the Orioles avoided the three game sweep at home which you never want to see happen. Atleast the O’s gave their fans a little something to cheer about on Wednesday night.

Chris Waters pitched five innings and allowed eight hits and five runs to get the win. Water certainately did not have his best stuff but it was enough to get the win as the offense scored so many runs. K. Mickolio was charged with one run in the eighth inning as well for the O’s but other then that the pitching staff was very good on Wednesday.

Ramon Hernandez and Melvin Mora both hit three run home runs to lead the O’s at the plate. Mora finished the game with four rbi while Hernandez had three. Brian Roberts added two rbi while Luis Montantez and Juan Castro added one rbi each.

Good win for the Orioles! – Orioles Baseball Blog

]]> http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-crush-the-red-sox-11-5/feed/ 0 Orioles score eight runs in the eighth inning and beat the Indians 11-6 http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-score-eight-runs-in-the-eighth-inning-and-beat-the-indians-11-7/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-score-eight-runs-in-the-eighth-inning-and-beat-the-indians-11-7/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:47:13 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/?p=61 The Baltimore Orioles used a big eight run eighth inning to beat the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. When it was all said and done, the O’s came out on top by the score of 11-6. The O’s pounded out 17 hits to score their 11 runs. This was a big offensive game for both teams as the pitching staffs both threw the ball terribly.

Kevin Millar had three rbi to lead the time while Lou Montanez, Ramon Hernandez, and Juan Castro had two runs batted in each. Melvin Mora and Aubrey Huff both chipped in with an rbi each of their own. (I should mention that Huff cleared waivers but it is unknown if he will be traded to a team like the Brewers)

Orioles starting pitcher Daniel Cabrera was charged with eight hits and three runs in 5 2/3 innings. D. Cabrera ended up with the no decision as Fernando Cabrera got the win. Alberto Castillo made things interesting in the ninth inning when he gave up four hits and three runs. Talk about the offense coming back and picking up the pitching staff with those eight runs late in the game.

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]]> http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-score-eight-runs-in-the-eighth-inning-and-beat-the-indians-11-7/feed/ 2 Orioles hammer out a 7-6 win over the Yankees http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-hammer-out-a-7-6-win-over-the-yankees/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-hammer-out-a-7-6-win-over-the-yankees/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:21:22 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/?p=59 The Baltimore Orioles held on for a 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.  A big four run seventh inning propelled the O’s to the big victory.  The Orioles did have a 7-3 lead heading into the bottom of the ninth inning but then the Yankees made things interesting as they scored three runs.

Aubrey Huff led the Orioles at the plate with a bases loaded clearing double in the seventh inning and a solo home run in the ninth inning.  Huff finished the game with a team high four rbi.  Melvin Mora was next in line with two rbi has he had a rbi single in the first inning that got the O’s on the scoreboard.  Kevin Millar finished up the scoring the the Orioles as he had a rbi double in the seventh inning.  Nice balanced scoring for the team against the Yankees.

Daniel Cabrera tossed seven innings while giving up eight hits and three runs to get the win.  It was a nice quality start for Cabrera as he improved to 7-6 on the year.  Jim Johnson pitched a scoreless inning and then George Sherrill threw the ninth inning.  Sherrill did have his problems as he gave up three runs and had the game tying run at second base.  Luckily Sherrill was finally able to get the final out with the Orioles still leading.

Great win for the Orioles and they will try to get another one on Wednesday.  Orioles Baseball Blog

]]> http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-hammer-out-a-7-6-win-over-the-yankees/feed/ 0 Orioles lose suspended game 5-1 http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-lose-suspended-game-5-1/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-lose-suspended-game-5-1/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:21:04 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/?p=57 A quick update as the second game today is getting ready to start.  The Orioles lost the suspended game from last night by the score of 5-1. The Orioles and Blue Jays finished up the game this morning and it was the Blue Jays that scored additional runs while the O’s really didn’t do anything.

Jeremy Guthrie took the loss after tossing 5 2/3 innings and giving up six hits and two runs.

Melvin Mora had the only rbi for the Orioles when he had a rbi infield single in the 4th inning.

Hopefully the O’s can come back and win the afternoon game.  We will be back with a recap after that game.

]]> http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-lose-suspended-game-5-1/feed/ 0 Orioles fall to the Blue Jays 10-8 http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-fall-to-the-blue-jays-10-8/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-fall-to-the-blue-jays-10-8/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:37:42 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/?p=56 The Baltimore Orioles couldn’t hold onto a lead as the game went on and they lost to the Blue Jays by the score of 10-8 on Tuesday night.  It was very dissappointing to see the O’s lose this game as they scored seven runs off Shaun Marcum the Blue Jays starter.  Usually when you score that many runs off a starting pitcher you are going to win the game but this just wasn’t the case.

Garrett Olson only lasted 4 2/3 as he gave up nine hits and six runs.  Definately wasn’t the outing that Olson was hoping for as he was rocked.  As bad as Olson pitched, he still didn’t receive the lost.  Fernando Cabrera took the loss ass he gave up two runs in one inning of action.  Alberto Castillo and Dennis Sarfate both gave up one run in relief as well.

Nick Markakis and Melvin Mora both hit two run shots while Ramon Hernandez hit a solo home run. Mora also had a two run double and then a rbi single as he finished the game with five rbi.

The series is now tied at two games each with two more to play.  Orioles Blog 

]]> http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-fall-to-the-blue-jays-10-8/feed/ 0 Orioles beat the Blue Jays 8-3 http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-beat-the-blue-jays-8-3/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-beat-the-blue-jays-8-3/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:26:13 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/?p=55 The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Monday night as the two teams opened up a weekday series.  The Orioles got great production out of the offense while a decent outing on the mound from the pitchers as the improved to 48-50 on the season.

Radhames Liz tossed the first 5 2/3 innings while giving up three runs to pick up the win.  Liz is now 4-2 on the season.  The Orioles bullpen had a great outing as Dennis Sarfate recorded one out to get the O’s out of the sixth inning and then Chad Bradford, Jim Johnson, and Randor Bierd all tossed scoreless innings.

At the plate, Ramon Hernandez and Adam Jones both hit home runs.  Both of the home runs were two run shots.  Melvin Mora also finished the game with two rbi as he was right up there with Hernandez and Jones.  Brandon Fahey and Luke Scott both chipped in with one rbi as well.

Look for the Orioles to go up 2-0 in the series as they will play the Jays once again on Tuesday night.  Orioles Blog

]]> http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-beat-the-blue-jays-8-3/feed/ 0 Orioles lose another heart breaker 6-5 to the Blue Jays http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-lose-another-heart-breaker-6-5-to-the-blue-jays/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-lose-another-heart-breaker-6-5-to-the-blue-jays/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:57:06 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/?p=54 The Baltimore Orioles were beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays in the bottom of the ninth inning as they were swept in the three game series.  How many more times is this team going to blow games and let themselves and their fans down?  I know many Orioles fans that are extremely pissed off after this game.

George Sherrill gave up one walk and three hits as the Blue Jays scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth to win the game.  Sherrill gave up a sac fly to Lyle Overbay and then the game winning rbi single to Adam Lind as the Blue Jays came back to win.

Jeremy Guthrie was the starting pitcher for the O’s and he pitched ok as he lasted seven innings.  Guthrie gave up four hits and two runs (one earned) in the game while getting stuck with the no decision.  Jim Johnson pitched one inning and gave up two hits and two runs.

At the plate, Melvin Mora led the team with two rbi which came in the eighth inning on a two run single.  Aubrey Huff, Jay Payton, and Brandon Fahey all added one rbi each in the game to help out but it wasn’t quite enough.

The Orioles now have one series left in the first half and they will take on the Boston Red Sox.  Will they even win one game? I doubt it…

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]]> http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-lose-another-heart-breaker-6-5-to-the-blue-jays/feed/ 0 Orioles suffer a 9-8 set back to the Blue Jays http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-suffer-a-9-8-set-back-to-the-blue-jays/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-suffer-a-9-8-set-back-to-the-blue-jays/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:12:01 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/?p=53 The Baltimore Orioles suffered a 9-8 set back against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.  It was a high scoring game and the Orioles just couldn’t keep up with the Blue Jays on the scoreboard.  The Orioles will now have to win on Thursday to avoid the three game sweep.

Garrett Olson tossed 3 2/3 innings and was pulled after giving up seven hits and seven runs.  Olson also waked four batters as he didn’t have any control of the ball and was hit hard when he wasn’t busy walking other batters.  Lance Cormier pitched the next two innings of the game and gave up three hits and two more runs.  Fernando Cabrera and Greg Aquino were finally able to get things settled down as the finished up the game on the mound for the O’s.

The Orioles scored first in the fourth inning when Kevin Millar had a rbi single.  In the sixth inning they pushed across six more runs as Adam Jones clubbed a three run home run and two rbi singles by Melvin Mora and Ramon Hernandez.  Nick Markakis hit a solo home run in the ninth inning to draw the O’s within one but that was as close as they would get.  The O’s put a lot of runs on the board but the pitching staff was terrible on the night.

So will the O’s come back and win on Thursday to avoid the three game sweep?  Orioles Blog

]]> http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/orioles-suffer-a-9-8-set-back-to-the-blue-jays/feed/ 0 Millar’s 10th inning single wins it for the Orioles http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/millars-10th-inning-single-wins-it-for-the-orioles/ http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/millars-10th-inning-single-wins-it-for-the-orioles/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:15:29 +0000 OldTimeOriole http://www.orioleshomeplate.com/millars-10th-inning-single-wins-it-for-the-orioles/ Kevin Millar hit a rbi single in the 10th inning as the Baltimore Orioles completed a comeback and defeated the Houston Astros 2-1.  Melvin Mora and Aubrey Huff both had singles in the 10th to get thigns going and then Millar did his job and knocked in the game winning run for the Orioles victory!

The other run for the Orioles came in the seventh inning when Luke Scott hit a game tying home run.  Before that it was 1-0 and Scott came up big for the Orioles as they won another one run game.

Jeremy Guthrie awesome as he pitched eight innings and only allowed three hits and one run. The one run was a solo home run to Lance Berkman in the top of the seventh inning. Guthrie pitched great and got the no decision in the game.  Chad Bradford pitched the ninth and tenth innings to pick up the win.  Bradford is now 3-2 on the season after picking up the victory.

The Orioles will now go for the three game sweep on Thursday.  I like their chances as they are playing with a lot of confidence right now.

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