With two-base hit Wednesday night against Red Sox, he becomes fourth in major league history to record three or more 50-double seasons
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts' fifth-inning double off the Green Monster in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox made him the fourth player in major league history to record three or more 50-double seasons. The other three -- Tris Speaker, Paul Waner and Stan Musial -- are in the Hall of Fame.
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September 09, 2009
If the Orioles were going to lose on Tuesday, one hoped that they could have given a little more fight. David Hernandez and the Oriole bullpen got lit up in Boston to the tune of six home runs -- some of them quite majestic -- and ten runs; therefore, at the end of the night, one had to avert their eyes as the Orioles lost to the Red Sox, 10-0. With the loss, the Baltimore Orioles...
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September 11, 2009
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September 11, 2009
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September 09, 2009
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September 11, 2009
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September 10, 2009
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September 11, 2009
BAL: Christopher S Tillman (21, RHP, 1-3, 4.67 ERA, 6.35 FIP, 0.6 WAR) vs NYY: Andy Pettitte (37, LHP, 13-6, 4.10 ERA, 4.18 FIP, 2.1 WAR)
Lineups
Baltimore Orioles
Brian Roberts, 2B (.283/.349/.454, 2.6 WAR)
Cesar Izturis, SS (.251/.279/.330, 0.4 WAR)
Nick Markakis, RF (.305/.355/.473, 2.2 WAR)
Nolan Reimold, LF (.274/.362/.459, 1.4 WAR)
Melvin Mora, 3B (.261/.319...
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September 09, 2009
The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday acquired pitcher Sean Henn from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
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