Dave Trembley talks with the media after the O's 8-1 victory over the Indians
He must have known that Sizemore would ground out to first baseman Rhyne Hughes.
Guthrie probably won't admit it, but tonight's start must have held special significance because he was facing his former team.
"When we were in Minnesota and the weather was iffy, he told both Kranny and I, 'Hey, if you need me to come back on three days' rest to face Cleveland, I'll do that.' So that kind of tipped me off that he was going to be ready to pitch today," Trembley said.
"I was there with Guthrie in the minor leagues when he was pitching for the Indians on the other side and I'm sure this is a big game for him. He may not say it, but I'm sure this was a big game for him."