Chris Davis' grand slam help Orioles rally past Twins
Chris Davis extended his torrid start with a grand slam and five RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles used a five-run eighth inning to beat Minnesota 9-5 Friday in their home opener.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
5
Baltimore Orioles
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
Oriole Park at Camden Yards · 46,653 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-9
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Play Result 5-9
C Davis homered to left (399 feet), N McLouth, N Markakis and A Jones scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-9
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Advancing On Force 5-8
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Advancing On Force 5-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-5
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Play Result 5-5
A Jones singled to shallow left, N Reimold scored, N McLouth to third, N Markakis to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-5
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Bunted Foul 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
B Dozier singled to right, R Doumit scored, T Plouffe to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-4
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Foul Out 4-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
C Davis hit sacrifice fly to center, A Jones scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
A Jones doubled to deep center, N Markakis scored, A Jones to third on error by catcher R Doumit.
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Advancing On Play 4-3
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
J Hardy grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, A Jones scored, C Davis to third, M Wieters to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-2
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
E Escobar singled to center, B Dozier scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-1
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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End Inning 5-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-9
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Play Result 5-9
J Willingham struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-9
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 5-9
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 5-9
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 5-9
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 5-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-9
J Willingham batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-9
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Play Result 5-9
J Mauer grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 5-9
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 5-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-9
J Mauer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-9
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Play Result 5-9
A Hicks lined out to left.
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Line Out 5-9
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Strike Looking 5-9
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 5-9
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 5-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 5-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-9
A Hicks batting
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Play Result 5-9
P Strop relieved L Ayala.
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Start Inning 5-9
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 5-9
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Lineup Change 5-9
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End Inning 5-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-9
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Play Result 5-9
J Hardy struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-9
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 5-9
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 5-9
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-9
J Hardy batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-9
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 2-1
Injuries
Baltimore Orioles
- Ryan Helsley Out
- Kyle Bradish Out
- Jordan Westburg Out
- Jackson Holliday Out
- Cade Povich Out
Minnesota Twins
- Trevor Larnach Out
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
Lineups
ConfirmedBAL
Nate McLouthLF15
Manny Machado3B13
Nick MarkakisRF22
Adam JonesCF10
Chris Davis1B19
Matt WietersC32
J.J. HardySS2
Ryan Flaherty2B7
Nolan ReimoldDH14
Substitutes
Alexi Casilla2B
MIN
Aaron HicksCF12
Joe MauerDH7
Josh WillinghamLF7
Justin Morneau1B44
Ryan DoumitC4
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Chris Mathhew ParmeleeRF89
Brian Dozier2B15
Eduardo EscobarSS3
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