The Orioles used a five-run sixth inning tonight to defeat the Yankees 7-5 at Camden Yards and take the series from their division rival. They're off Thursday before heading to Fenway Park for a four-game series against the Red Sox. Here's a sampling of the postgame comments from manager Buck Showalter: On using closer Zach Britton on back-to-back nights after a four-out save: "He's fine. He only threw 12 pitches yesterday. I thought he was pretty sharp again tonight. He was using his...

During a homestand where the Orioles offense has been quite productive, tonight that offense produced a five-run inning for a come-from-behind win. Trailing 3-1 in the fourth and 3-2 in the sixth, the Orioles put up a five-run inning to beat the Yankees 7-5 and take the series, two wins to one. The Orioles bounced back from Monday's tough loss to take the final two games of this series. The Orioles are 5-4 on the year and 9-3 against New York at Camden Yards since the start of last...

BOSTON - The Nationals busted out of their early-season offensive funk in a big way in today's 10-5 win over the Red Sox. Right fielder Bryce Harper's double and first baseman Ryan Zimmerman's triple put two quick runs on the board in the first. Red Sox starter Wade Miley wouldn't make it out of the third inning. Shortstop Ian Desmond ignited a scoring burst with a solo homer over the Green Monster. After Miley loaded the bases, catcher Wilson Ramos delivered the knockout punch with a...

Alejandro De Aza is leading off again tonight for the Orioles, though manager Buck Showalter remains flexible when choosing a hitter for the top of the order. De Aza has batted first in seven of the nine games, including tonight. He's 9-for-30 (.300) with a double, two home runs and four RBIs, but he's also struck out 11 times. Only Chris Davis (12) has fanned more than De Aza. "I'd rather he didn't and I'm hoping that gets better," Showalter said. "That hasn't been the norm, but I'm...

The Orioles have gotten solid starting pitching this series against the New York Yankees, and after a shaky first start, right-hander Bud Norris looks to keep that going tonight. Wei-Yin Chen and Miguel Gonzalez have combined to pitch 13 innings against the Yankees, allowing eight hits and three runs with two walks and 14 strikeouts. Over their last four games, O's starters have pitched to an ERA of 2.38 with three quality starts. Tonight, Norris (0-1, 24.00 ERA) pitches against 25-year-old...

It is Jackie Robinson day throughout Major League Baseball. Today marks the 68th anniversary of Robinson's first big league game with the Brooklyn Dodgers, when he became the first African American to play in the majors. All players on all teams will wear No. 42 in today's games. "It is awesome," Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said. "It is bringing unity to the game. This game has extreme reaches due to some bravery by Jackie." Is it important that baseball honor the anniversary once...

Shortstop J.J. Hardy is taking live batting practice today in Group 4, another significant step in his eventual activation from the disabled list. Hardy tested his left shoulder by taking dry swings and hitting off a tee and coach soft toss. He's scheduled for batting practice today and at 3 p.m. Thursday before the Orioles fly to Boston. If Hardy's left shoulder responds favorably, he's expected to begin an injury-rehab assignment Friday at Double-A Bowie. Hardy said he won't need 20...

Manager: Ryne Sandberg, third year Record: 3-6 Last 10 games: 3-6 Who to watch: 3B Cody Asche (.500/.571/.667, 1 HR, 2 RBIs); 2B Chase Utley (.167/.229/.367, 2 HR, 7 RBIs); LHP Cole Hamels (0-1, 3.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP); RHP Aaron Harang (1-1, 0.73 ERA, 0.73 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats: 2-1, 10 runs scored, 7 runs allowed Pitching probables April 16: LHP Cole Hamels vs. RHP Doug Fister, 7 p.m., MASN April 17: RHP Sean O'Sullivan vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7 p.m., MASN2 April 18: RHP Aaron Harang vs....

Steve Pearce is out of the Orioles lineup tonight for the series finale against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Pearce is 5-for-31 (.161) with two home runs this season and in a 2-for-26 slump. David Lough is making his first start of the season, patrolling left field and batting eighth. Alejandro De Aza is in right field and leading off. Travis Snider is serving as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Alejandro De Aza RF Everth Cabrera SS Adam Jones CF Travis Snider DH Chris Davis 1B Manny...

BOSTON - It's been a fast start for the Nationals at Fenway Park this afternoon. Third baseman Yunel Escobar drew a leadoff walk against Red Sox starter Wade Miley. A groundout from stortstop Ian Desmond and a lineout from designated hitter Jayson Werth advanced Escobar to third. Escobar was able to score easily when right fielder Bryce Harper hit a rocket off the center field wall for a two-out RBI double. First baseman Ryan Zimmerman followed by slicing a ball deep down the right field line...