Baltimore Orioles News and Rumors
Ibanez's heroics give Yanks 2-1 lead over O'sAssociated Press, ESPN.com Raul Ibanez lined a ninth-inning home run while pinch hitting for Alex Rodriguez, then hit a leadoff homer in the 12th, giving the New York Yankees a stunning 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a 2-1 lead in their AL division series. |
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ALDS Game 3: Raul Ibanez’s late home runs lead Yankees to victory, put Orioles on ropesOct 10, 2012
Mark Townsend, yahoo.com Score and situation: In a game that didn't pick up much steam until the ninth inning, the New York Yankees rallied behind the incredible power of Raul Ibanez to grab control of the series and put the Baltimore Orioles on the brink of elimination with a … |
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Rookies Flaherty, Machado hit historic homersOct 10, 2012
Adam Rosenbloom, MLB.com Entering Game 3 of the American League Division Series, no Orioles rookie had hit a postseason home run in the club's 58-year history. By the fifth inning, that stat went out the window -- twice -- as Ryan Flaherty and Manny Machado went deep. |
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Ibanez rescues Yankees with homers in 9th, 12thOct 10, 2012
Pinch-hitting for Alex Rodriguez in the ninth inning, Raul Ibanez went deep to force extra innings. Then he struck again in the 12th to give the Yankees a 3-2 victory over the Orioles. |
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Familiar tune sets up Mo's first pitch in BronxOct 10, 2012
Metallica's "Enter Sandman" played earlier on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium than in previous postseason games, as injured closer Mariano Rivera threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 3 of the American League Division Series aga… |
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Showalter to tab Saunders or Tillman for Game 4Oct 10, 2012
Evan Drellich, MLB.com If Orioles pitchers Chris Tillman or Joe Saunders have been told who's starting Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees on Thursday, they didn't let on Wednesday afternoon. |
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Hughes puts past playoff performances behind himOct 10, 2012
Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com Phil Hughes will have a shot at redemption when he takes the mound for Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Orioles on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium. |
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Hammel would start possible Game 5 for OriolesOct 10, 2012
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said on Wednesday that, if necessary, Jason Hammel will start Game 5 of the ALDS on Friday at Yankee Stadium. |
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Playing matchups, Girardi puts Chavez at hot cornerOct 10, 2012
The Yankees may not have much data on Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez, but what little they do have told manager Joe Girardi that Eric Chavez should be in his lineup for Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday. |
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A-Rod still batting third in Yanks' Game 3 lineupOct 10, 2012
Andrew Marchand and Wallace Matt, ESPN.com Joe Girardi has decided to leave Alex Rodriguez in the third spot in the New York Yankees' batting order for Game 3 of their AL Division Series against the Baltimore Orioles. |
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Rodriguez to Stay in Third Batting Spot in Game 3Oct 10, 2012
David Waldstein, nytimes.com Yankees Manager Joe Girardi hinted that he was considering dropping Alex Rodriguez from the No. 3 slot in the batting order but he chose not to make the move Wednesday. |
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Decision Time for Girardi Regarding RodriguezOct 10, 2012
Justin Sablich, nytimes.com Of all the talking points heading into Game 3 of the A.L.D.S between the Baltimore Orioles and the Yankees, the one that has been talked to death is that of the struggling Alex Rodriguez. |
