Boy, that was a game. The O's gave up two controversial runs as Bynum had a throwing error early that cost the O's an out and a run. Then later Sean Casey was going to second and was clearly out on a throw from Adam Jones but the ump (gump) called him safe. 2-0 Boston. The Birds had numerous oppurtunities to score but failed every time but in the ninth a huge strikeout on ball four to Nick Markakis cost the Birds a chance to tie. So instead of the bases loaded with only one out Huff came to bat with Roberts on 2nd and Jones on first, both singled and Huff singled too. 2-1 Sox. Then Mora lined a ball up the middle but the 2nd baseman caught it. Ball game over SOx take two out of three vs B-MOre. Ouch. Daniel Cabrera pitched very well but had a very high pitch count and left after 4 1/3. The bullpen allowed nothing to be added but the Birds couldn't muster enough offense. Luke Scott hit a deep ball to right but it was caught on the warning track right in front of the 380 sign. Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched scorless ball in his stint and Papelbon did give up the one run. Should have been two but Nick could not lay off the high heater. Great Game. Birds fall to the Bo SOx and now it is time for the all-star game, midsummer classic and of course the Home Run Derby my personal favorite event of the festivities much like the slam dunk contest. Now i just have to pick someone in the derby maybe Prince Fielder. I dont think Huff is in the Derby. Well, have fun with the allstar break and go Gerorge Sherill the O's lone representative.
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