GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: AL: BOSTON (69-46) at BALTIMORE (53-61)

AL: BOSTON at BALTIMORE

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BOSTON 2ND: J Varitek singled to right. J Drew doubled to right, J Varitek
to third. C Crisp grounded out to pitcher. J Lugo doubled to deep left,
J Varitek and J Drew scored. D Pedroia flied out to left. K Youkilis struck out
swinging. (2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 2, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 3RD: D Ortiz flied out to left. M Ramirez walked. M Lowell doubled
to left, M Ramirez to third. J Varitek intentionally walked. J Drew singled
to left, M Ramirez and M Lowell scored, J Varitek to second. C Crisp grounded
into double play, shortstop to second to first, J Drew out at second.(2 Runs,
2 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 8TH: J Varitek walked. J Drew struck out looking. C Crisp walked,
J Varitek to second. J Lugo walked, J Varitek to third, C Crisp to second.
D Pedroia singled to left, J Varitek scored, C Crisp to third, J Lugo to second.
B Burres relieved P Shuey. K Youkilis walked, C Crisp scored, J Lugo to third,
D Pedroia to second. D Ortiz struck out swinging. M Ramirez grounded out to
third. (2 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 9TH: B Roberts doubled to deep left. C Patterson fouled out to
catcher. N Markakis struck out looking. M Tejada singled to left, B Roberts
scored. K Millar doubled to left, M Tejada scored. M Delcarmen relieved
J Beckett. A Huff walked. J Papelbon relieved M Delcarmen. M Mora popped out to
second. (2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 2.</div>

 

AL: BOSTON at BALTIMORE

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BOSTON (6) AT BALTIMORE (2) - EVENT LOG
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Boston Starting Lineups -- D Pedroia 2B, K Youkilis 1B, D Ortiz DH, M Ramirez LF,
M Lowell 3B, J Varitek C, J Drew RF, C Crisp CF, J Lugo SS, J Beckett RHP.

Baltimore Starting Lineups -- B Roberts 2B, C Patterson CF, N Markakis RF,
M Tejada SS, K Millar 1B, A Huff DH, M Mora 3B, R Hernandez C, J Payton LF,
G Olson LHP.

Umpires -- Joe West (HP), Ed Rapuano (1B), Ed Hickox (2B), C.B. Bucknor (3B).


Gametime Weather: 90 degrees, Sunny, wind in from center at 13 mph.


BOSTON 1ST: D Pedroia walked. K Youkilis walked, D Pedroia to second.
D Ortiz struck out swinging. M Ramirez struck out swinging. M Lowell flied out
to center. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 0, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 1ST: B Roberts struck out swinging. C Patterson reached on
infield single to pitcher. N Markakis singled to left center, C Patterson to
third. M Tejada grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first,
N Markakis out at second.(0 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 0, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 2ND: J Varitek singled to right. J Drew doubled to right, J Varitek
to third. C Crisp grounded out to pitcher. J Lugo doubled to deep left,
J Varitek and J Drew scored. D Pedroia flied out to left. K Youkilis struck out
swinging. (2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 2, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 2ND: K Millar popped out to second. A Huff struck out swinging.
M Mora struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 2, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 3RD: D Ortiz flied out to left. M Ramirez walked. M Lowell doubled
to left, M Ramirez to third. J Varitek intentionally walked. J Drew singled
to left, M Ramirez and M Lowell scored, J Varitek to second. C Crisp grounded
into double play, shortstop to second to first, J Drew out at second.(2 Runs,
2 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 3RD: R Hernandez struck out looking. J Payton lined out to
second. B Roberts struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4,
BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 4TH: J Lugo singled to left. D Pedroia singled to left, J Lugo to
second. K Youkilis grounded into double play, third to first, J Lugo out at
third, D Pedroia to second. D Ortiz struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 2 Hits,
0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 4TH: C Patterson grounded out to second. N Markakis singled to
center. M Tejada struck out swinging. N Markakis caught stealing second,
catcher to second.(0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 5TH: M Ramirez flied out to center. M Lowell walked. J Varitek
grounded into double play, third to second to first, M Lowell out at second.
(0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 5TH: K Millar grounded out to third. A Huff grounded out to
second. M Mora hit a ground rule double to deep left center. R Hernandez
flied out to center. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 6TH: J Drew struck out swinging. C Crisp struck out swinging.
J Lugo flied out to left. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 6TH: J Payton fouled out to first. B Roberts singled to center.
C Patterson grounded into fielder's choice to second, B Roberts out at second.
N Markakis flied out to center. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 7TH: D Pedroia popped out to second. K Youkilis walked. D Ortiz
singled to center, K Youkilis to third. P Shuey relieved G Olson. M Ramirez
struck out swinging. M Lowell flied out to left. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors)
BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 7TH: M Tejada lined out to left. K Millar flied out to center.
A Huff grounded out to first. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 8TH: J Varitek walked. J Drew struck out looking. C Crisp walked,
J Varitek to second. J Lugo walked, J Varitek to third, C Crisp to second.
D Pedroia singled to left, J Varitek scored, C Crisp to third, J Lugo to second.
B Burres relieved P Shuey. K Youkilis walked, C Crisp scored, J Lugo to third,
D Pedroia to second. D Ortiz struck out swinging. M Ramirez grounded out to
third. (2 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 8TH: E Hinske at first base. W Pena in left field. M Mora struck
out swinging. R Hernandez popped out to first. J Payton flied out to center.
(0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 9TH: M Lowell grounded out to third. J Varitek lined out to right.
J Drew doubled to deep right. C Crisp struck out looking. (0 Runs, 1 Hit,
0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 9TH: B Roberts doubled to deep left. C Patterson fouled out to
catcher. N Markakis struck out looking. M Tejada singled to left, B Roberts
scored. K Millar doubled to left, M Tejada scored. M Delcarmen relieved
J Beckett. A Huff walked. J Papelbon relieved M Delcarmen. M Mora popped out to
second. (2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 2.</div>

 

Beckett wins 15th as Red Sox top Orioles

<h3>BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 2</h3>BALTIMORE (Ticker) -- A day after one of the Boston Red Sox'smost frustrating losses of 2007, Josh Beckett did his part tohelp the team restore its dominance against the BaltimoreOrioles.


Beckett pitched 8 2/3 strong innings and became the first15-game winner in the major leagues as the Red Sox clubbed theOrioles, 6-2, on Saturday.


The Red Sox have won 27 of their last 33 meetings with theOrioles, who picked up a rare victory in the series on Fridaywhen they rallied from four runs down to earn a 6-5 triumph.Furthermore, Boston is 51-21 in Baltimore since 1999 and has won13 of of the last 16 meetings here.


Though he was unable to finish off the Orioles, Beckett (15-5)had few problems in securing his third consecutive 15-winseason, allowing two runs, eight hits and no walks whilestriking out eight during the 115-pitch effort.


The righthander came within one out of his third career shutoutand fifth career complete game before allowing RBI hits toMiguel Tejada and Kevin Millar.


The Orioles appeared to have another comeback brewing whenreliever Manny Delcarmen walked Aubrey Huff, but JonathanPapelbon entered the game and nailed down his 27th save when hegot Melvin Mora to pop out.


The 27-year-old Beckett remained perfect at Camden Yards, wherehe has won all three career starts and pitched to a 1.90 ERA.His overall record away from Fenway Park this season is 8-1 withan 1.65 ERA.


While Beckett overpowered the Orioles, the Boston lineup wasquick to solve Baltimore rookie Garrett Olson (1-1) in his thirdcareer start.


Olson issued back-to-back walks to open the game, but bouncedback to strike out both David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez beforeending the threat by getting Mike Lowell to fly out.

The 23-year-old lefthander was not so lucky in the secondinning, allowing a two-run double to Julio Lugo that followedhits by Jason Varitek and J.D. Drew.


Boston's lead swelled to 4-0 an inning later as Drew plated twomore runs on a one-out, bases-loaded single. On his 62nd pitchof game, Olson ended the threat by getting Coco Crisp to groundinto a double play.


Recalled from Class AAA Norfolk on Friday, Olson lasted 6 1/3innings, allowing four runs, eight hits and six walks whilestriking out six.


Dustin Pedroia added an RBI single and Kevin Youkilis drew abases-loaded walk in the eighth inning to add insurance thatBoston nearly needed.


Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis had two hits apiece for theOrioles, who squandered a chance to record consecutive victoriesagainst the Red Sox for the first time since defeating theirAmerican League East rival on July 10 and September 2 in 2005.

Beckett, who has never won more than 16 games in a season, maynot be the only 15-game winner by day's end.


Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hurler John Lackey (14-6) canmatch Beckett with a win later Saturday against the MinnesotaTwins. Though not in action Saturday, C.C. Sabathia ofCleveland and Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs also have 14wins.

 

AL: BOSTON at BALTIMORE

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Boston Starting Lineups -- D Pedroia 2B, K Youkilis 1B, D Ortiz DH, M Ramirez LF,
M Lowell 3B, J Varitek C, J Drew RF, C Crisp CF, J Lugo SS, J Beckett RHP.

Baltimore Starting Lineups -- B Roberts 2B, C Patterson CF, N Markakis RF,
M Tejada SS, K Millar 1B, A Huff DH, M Mora 3B, R Hernandez C, J Payton LF,
G Olson LHP.

Umpires -- Joe West (HP), Ed Rapuano (1B), Ed Hickox (2B), C.B. Bucknor (3B).


Gametime Weather: 90 degrees, Sunny, wind in from center at 13 mph.


BOSTON 1ST: D Pedroia walked. K Youkilis walked, D Pedroia to second.
D Ortiz struck out swinging. M Ramirez struck out swinging. M Lowell flied out
to center. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 0, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 1ST: B Roberts struck out swinging. C Patterson reached on
infield single to pitcher. N Markakis singled to left center, C Patterson to
third. M Tejada grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first,
N Markakis out at second.(0 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 0, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 2ND: J Varitek singled to right. J Drew doubled to right, J Varitek
to third. C Crisp grounded out to pitcher. J Lugo doubled to deep left,
J Varitek and J Drew scored. D Pedroia flied out to left. K Youkilis struck out
swinging. (2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 2, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 2ND: K Millar popped out to second. A Huff struck out swinging.
M Mora struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 2, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 3RD: D Ortiz flied out to left. M Ramirez walked. M Lowell doubled
to left, M Ramirez to third. J Varitek intentionally walked. J Drew singled
to left, M Ramirez and M Lowell scored, J Varitek to second. C Crisp grounded
into double play, shortstop to second to first, J Drew out at second.(2 Runs,
2 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 3RD: R Hernandez struck out looking. J Payton lined out to
second. B Roberts struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4,
BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 4TH: J Lugo singled to left. D Pedroia singled to left, J Lugo to
second. K Youkilis grounded into double play, third to first, J Lugo out at
third, D Pedroia to second. D Ortiz struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 2 Hits,
0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 4TH: C Patterson grounded out to second. N Markakis singled to
center. M Tejada struck out swinging. N Markakis caught stealing second,
catcher to second.(0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 5TH: M Ramirez flied out to center. M Lowell walked. J Varitek
grounded into double play, third to second to first, M Lowell out at second.
(0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 5TH: K Millar grounded out to third. A Huff grounded out to
second. M Mora hit a ground rule double to deep left center. R Hernandez
flied out to center. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 6TH: J Drew struck out swinging. C Crisp struck out swinging.
J Lugo flied out to left. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 6TH: J Payton fouled out to first. B Roberts singled to center.
C Patterson grounded into fielder's choice to second, B Roberts out at second.
N Markakis flied out to center. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 7TH: D Pedroia popped out to second. K Youkilis walked. D Ortiz
singled to center, K Youkilis to third. P Shuey relieved G Olson. M Ramirez
struck out swinging. M Lowell flied out to left. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors)
BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 7TH: M Tejada lined out to right. K Millar flied out to center.
A Huff grounded out to first. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 4, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 8TH: J Varitek walked. J Drew struck out looking. C Crisp walked,
J Varitek to second. J Lugo walked, J Varitek to third, C Crisp to second.
D Pedroia singled to left, J Varitek scored, C Crisp to third, J Lugo to second.
B Burres relieved P Shuey. K Youkilis walked, C Crisp scored, J Lugo to third,
D Pedroia to second. D Ortiz struck out swinging. M Ramirez grounded out to
third. (2 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 8TH: E Hinske at first base. W Pena in left field. M Mora struck
out swinging. R Hernandez popped out to first. J Payton flied out to center.
(0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 0.

BOSTON 9TH: M Lowell grounded out to third. J Varitek lined out to right.
J Drew doubled to deep right. C Crisp struck out looking. (0 Runs, 1 Hit,
0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 0.

BALTIMORE 9TH: B Roberts doubled to deep left. C Patterson fouled out to
catcher. N Markakis struck out looking. M Tejada singled to left, B Roberts
scored. K Millar doubled to left, M Tejada scored. M Delcarmen relieved
J Beckett. A Huff walked. J Papelbon relieved M Delcarmen. M Mora popped out to
second. (2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 2.</div>

 

Beckett wins 15th as Red Sox top Orioles

<h3>BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 2</h3>BALTIMORE (Ticker) -- A day after one of the Boston Red Sox'smost frustrating losses of 2007, Josh Beckett did his part tohelp the team restore its dominance against the BaltimoreOrioles.


Beckett pitched 8 2/3 strong innings and became the first15-game winner in the major leagues as the Red Sox clubbed theOrioles, 6-2, on Saturday.


The Red Sox have won 27 of their last 33 meetings with theOrioles, who picked up a rare victory in the series on Fridaywhen they rallied from four runs down to earn a 6-5 triumph.Furthermore, Boston is 51-21 in Baltimore since 1999 and has won13 of of the last 16 meetings here.


"It's very re-assuring (to have Beckett as a stopper)," Red Soxmanager Terry Francona said. "It allows us to put yesterday inthe past in a hurry and that's a big compliment to Beckett."

Though he was unable to finish off the Orioles, Beckett (15-5)had few problems in securing his third consecutive 15-winseason, allowing two runs, eight hits and no walks whilestriking out eight during the 115-pitch effort.


The righthander came within one out of his third career shutoutand fifth career complete game before allowing RBI hits toMiguel Tejada and Kevin Millar.


The Orioles appeared to have another comeback brewing whenreliever Manny Delcarmen walked Aubrey Huff, but JonathanPapelbon entered the game and nailed down his 27th save when hegot Melvin Mora to pop out.


Rather than being disappointed at losing the shutout, Beckettsaid he was frustrated that the Boston bullpen didn't get a dayoff.


"It's more important to save the guys in the bullpen becauseyou're going to need them down the stretch," he said.

The 27-year-old Beckett remained perfect at Camden Yards, wherehe has won all three career starts and pitched to a 1.90 ERA.His overall record away from Fenway Park this season is 8-1 witha 1.65 ERA.


"He's got a great fastball, but he keeps you honest with thegreat changeup and a great curveball," Orioles first basemanKevin Millar said. "That's the thing that Beckett does andthat's what makes this team tough. They don't lose a lot in arow because they always have a stopper."


While Beckett overpowered the Orioles, the Boston lineup wasquick to solve Baltimore rookie Garrett Olson (1-1) in his thirdcareer start.


Olson issued back-to-back walks to open the game, but bouncedback to strike out both David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez beforeending the threat by getting Mike Lowell to fly out.

The 23-year-old lefthander was not so lucky in the secondinning, allowing a two-run double to Julio Lugo that followedhits by Jason Varitek and J.D. Drew.


"Early on, I just didn't feel as aggressive with my pitches,kind of nibbling a little bit and falling behind the hitters,"Olson said. "I just ended up walking too many guys instead ofgoing after everybody and tying to establish the zone early."

Boston's lead swelled to 4-0 an inning later as Drew plated twomore runs on a one-out, bases-loaded single. On his 62nd pitchof game, Olson ended the threat by getting Coco Crisp to groundinto a double play.


Recalled from Class AAA Norfolk on Friday, Olson lasted 6 1/3innings, allowing four runs, eight hits and six walks whilestriking out six.


"I thought (Olson) rushed the first couple of innings and thensettled down after that," Orioles manager Dave Trembley said."Overall, he pitched very well. I think he'd want two pitchesback, both of them to Drew."


Dustin Pedroia added an RBI single and Kevin Youkilis drew abases-loaded walk in the eighth inning to add insurance thatBoston nearly needed.


Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis had two hits apiece for theOrioles, who squandered a chance to record consecutive victoriesagainst the Red Sox for the first time since defeating theirAmerican League East rival on July 10 and September 2 in 2005.

"You could tell by the way (Beckett) was pitching that runs weregoing to be at a premium against him," Trembley said.

Beckett, who has never won more than 16 games in a season, maynot be the only 15-game winner by day's end.


Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hurler John Lackey (14-6) canmatch Beckett with a win later Saturday against the MinnesotaTwins. Though not in action Saturday, C.C. Sabathia ofCleveland and Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs also have 14wins.

 

Beckett wins 15th as Red Sox top Orioles

<h3>BOSTON 6, BALTIMORE 2</h3>BALTIMORE (Ticker) -- A day after one of the Boston Red Sox'smost frustrating losses of 2007, Josh Beckett did his part tohelp the team restore its dominance against the BaltimoreOrioles.


Beckett pitched 8 2/3 strong innings and became the first15-game winner in the major leagues as the Red Sox clubbed theOrioles, 6-2, on Saturday.


The Red Sox have won 27 of their last 33 meetings with theOrioles, who picked up a rare victory in the series on Fridaywhen they rallied from four runs down to earn a 6-5 triumph.Furthermore, Boston is 51-21 in Baltimore since 1999 and has won13 of of the last 16 meetings here.


"It's very re-assuring (to have Beckett as a stopper)," Red Soxmanager Terry Francona said. "It allows us to put yesterday inthe past in a hurry and that's a big compliment to Beckett."

Though he was unable to finish off the Orioles, Beckett (15-5)had few problems in securing his third consecutive 15-winseason, allowing two runs, eight hits and no walks whilestriking out eight during the 115-pitch effort.


The righthander came within one out of his third career shutoutand fifth career complete game before allowing RBI hits toMiguel Tejada and Kevin Millar.


The Orioles appeared to have another comeback brewing whenreliever Manny Delcarmen walked Aubrey Huff, but JonathanPapelbon entered the game and nailed down his 27th save when hegot Melvin Mora to pop out.


Rather than being disappointed at losing the shutout, Beckettsaid he was frustrated that the Boston bullpen didn't get a dayoff.


"It's more important to save the guys in the bullpen becauseyou're going to need them down the stretch," he said.

The 27-year-old Beckett remained perfect at Camden Yards, wherehe has won all three career starts and pitched to a 1.90 ERA.His overall record away from Fenway Park this season is 8-1 witha 1.65 ERA.


"He's got a great fastball, but he keeps you honest with thegreat changeup and a great curveball," Orioles first basemanKevin Millar said. "That's the thing that Beckett does andthat's what makes this team tough. They don't lose a lot in arow because they always have a stopper."


While Beckett overpowered the Orioles, the Boston lineup wasquick to solve Baltimore rookie Garrett Olson (1-1) in his thirdcareer start.


Olson issued back-to-back walks to open the game, but bouncedback to strike out both David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez beforeending the threat by getting Mike Lowell to fly out.

The 23-year-old lefthander was not so lucky in the secondinning, allowing a two-run double to Julio Lugo that followedhits by Jason Varitek and J.D. Drew.


"Early on, I just didn't feel as aggressive with my pitches,kind of nibbling a little bit and falling behind the hitters,"Olson said. "I just ended up walking too many guys instead ofgoing after everybody and tying to establish the zone early."

Boston's lead swelled to 4-0 an inning later as Drew plated twomore runs on a one-out, bases-loaded single. On his 62nd pitchof game, Olson ended the threat by getting Coco Crisp to groundinto a double play.


Recalled from Class AAA Norfolk on Friday, Olson lasted 6 1/3innings, allowing four runs, eight hits and six walks whilestriking out six.


"I thought (Olson) rushed the first couple of innings and thensettled down after that," Orioles manager Dave Trembley said."Overall, he pitched very well. I think he'd want two pitchesback, both of them to Drew."


Dustin Pedroia added an RBI single and Kevin Youkilis drew abases-loaded walk in the eighth inning to add insurance thatBoston nearly needed.


Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis had two hits apiece for theOrioles, who squandered a chance to record consecutive victoriesagainst the Red Sox for the first time since defeating theirAmerican League East rival on July 10 and September 2 in 2005.

"You could tell by the way (Beckett) was pitching that runs weregoing to be at a premium against him," Trembley said.

While he was the first to reach 15 wins, Beckett wasn't the onlyplayer to accomplish that Saturday.


Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hurler John Lackey (15-6) matchedthe number with a victory over the the Minnesota Twins.