O’s Hold Off Rays For Win, 5-4

Adam Loewen is rewarded with his 6th win of the season. Chris Britton gets his first save.

Adam Loewen: 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR

The bullpen pitched a combined 3 innings of scoreless baseball. James Hoey, Todd Williams, Brian Burres, LaTroy Hawkins, and Chris Britton were the pitchers, with Britton finishing it off for the save.

Brian Roberts had 2 hits. Miguel Tejada had 2 hits, including a double. Jay Gibbons also had a double as part of his 4 hits. Ramon Hernandez had 2 more hits including a double of his own.

Markakis watch: 1-5 (.299)

This afternoon Hayden Penn (0-3, 27.00) gives it another go as the Orioles go for the sweep. He’ll be facing Jae Seo (3-10, 4.98). Go O’s.