Game 1 vs. Tampa Bay Rays - Friday, 6/10/2011

[nate22]

That was probably twice as far as the previous 5 balls Nick has hit combined.

[The Rick]

That grand slam ended an 0-88 w/o an xbh? Unreal.

[Malike]

Don't forget that Jake is pitching. 5 runs isnt enough!

[Birds08]

Nick reminds me of Khal Drogo.

[PaulFolk]

That grand slam ended an 0-88 w/o an xbh? Unreal.

Yup. First extra-base hit since May 15 for Nick.

[Remember The Alomar]

Atta boy, Nicky.

Apologize!!!

I had lost the faith. Forgive me St. Nick.

[ChipTait]

He pitched around JJ to get to Nick.

I agree. But Nick made them pay!

[TheWall]

Its nice to see the bats coming alive. Its time for us to get hot and get out of the AL East basement.

[scOtt]

This is especially huge against Hellickson who's been DEATH on everyone lately.

[8istheman]

Its nice to see the bats coming alive. Its time for us to get hot and get out of the AL East basement.

------------> for good.

[Orioles0615]

Everytime I see Pie running over to the left field seats I envision him getting that beer spilled on him lol

[battlefeverjnb]

This is especially huge against Hellickson who's been DEATH on everyone lately.

I feel like the O's are slowly getting their confidence back now that their starting pitching is pretty solid throughout, and thanks to the bullpen finally coming around. I would not be surprised to see them turn a bit of a corner here and play like they did at the end of last year.

[Orioles0615]

I feel like the O's are slowly getting their confidence back now that their starting pitching is pretty solid throughout, and thanks to the bullpen finally coming around. I would not be surprised to see them turn a bit of a corner here and play like they did at the end of last year.

I think getting Matusz back has helped a little

[battlefeverjnb]

I think getting Matusz back has helped a little

Exactly.

[scOtt]

Beautiful inning! This is the diff IMO between Jake and Tillman. Jake gets a lead and goes right after the hitters. Tillman would still be nibbling and picking.