masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles rallied from a mid-game 3-0 deficit and Jason Berken finally got that elusive second Major League win as the Birds beat Toronto 7-5 Friday night to start a three-game series.

Berken won his big league debut May 26th vs. Toronto but then went 0-9 over 12 starts – until tonight.

Dave Trembley talks with Gary and Buck after the O’s 7-5 win

Berken, now 2-9, gave up five hits and three runs over six innings. He allowed back-to-back solo homers to Vernon Wells and Alex Rios in the…The Orioles rallied from a mid-game 3-0 deficit and Jason Berken finally got that elusive second Major League win as the Birds beat Toronto 7-5 Friday night to start a three-game series.

Berken won his big league debut May 26th vs. Toronto but then went 0-9 over 12 starts – until tonight.

Dave Trembley talks with Gary and Buck after the O’s 7-5 win

Berken, now 2-9, gave up five hits and three runs over six innings. He allowed back-to-back solo homers to Vernon Wells and Alex Rios in the second.

The O’s took the lead with a four-run 6th that put Berken in position to get a win.

The bottom of the order started that rally when Matt Wieters drew a walk and Cesar Izturis singled. Later, with the bases loaded, Nick Markakis ripped a shot off the glove of first baseman Lyle Overbay that went for a two-run double. The play was scored an error at first and later changed to a two-run double.

Aubrey Huff’s RBI single tied the game 3-3 and a Nolan Reimold RBI groundout put the Orioles ahead.

The Birds added three in the 8th on RBI’s from Reimold, Weiters and Ty Wigginton to lead 7-3. Toronto scored twice in the last of that inning to make it 7-5.

Jim Johnson got a save by pitching a scoreless ninth. It was his first save chance since the George Sherrill trade.

Losing pitcher Ricky Romero gave up four runs over six innings. He is 0-2, 4.66 in three starts vs. the Orioles.

Balt…..7-10-0
Tor……5-8-0