Jo-Jo Reyes talks to Jim Hunter about his start in the O's 8-3 loss to the Angels
The Orioles reduced the lead to 5-2 in the fifth on J.J. Hardy's leadoff double, Markakis' single and Adam Jones' sacrifice fly.
Hardy is celebrating his 29th birthday today.
Update: The Orioles scored again in the seventh on Adam Jones' second sacrifice fly of the night, but they left the bases loaded in the eighth against reliever Scott Down. Josh Bell struck out with the count full for the second out, and Hardy lined to right, making the Orioles 4-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
Hunter's second home run, this one off reliever Willie Eyre in the seventh, gave the Angels a 7-3 lead. Bell and Hardy had a chance to tie the game with one swing, but they couldn't do it.
Mike Trout homered off Kevin Gregg in the eighth to increase the lead to 8-3. Trout has two major league home runs, both against the Orioles.
Before tonight, the Orioles' bullpen hadn't surrendered a home run since July 30 (Jason Berken).