For the first time in 11 days, the Orioles are winners once again. In a somewhat surprising pitcher’s duel, the Birds got back into the win column with a 2-1 victory over the Mets at Citi Field on Tuesday night.
It sure looked like the Orioles offense was going to beat up on New York starter Jason Vargas and his 8.53 ERA in the first inning. Trey Mancini, Adam Jones and Manny Machado jumped on him for three straight singles to begin the game, scoring a run before Vargas even recorded an out.