Zach Britton battles to power Orioles past Twins

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    Zach Britton's voice was raspy, his face pale.

    The Baltimore Orioles rookie felt awful, yet he still managed to get through six gritty innings in a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

    "Yeah, I am exhausted. I was hacking up I don't even know what in the dugout. I am pretty weak," Britton said by his locker. "My body felt really good. It's really my throat, and obviously my voice is gone. I felt pretty good, but now I am feeling worn out."

    Britton (3-1) gave up three runs, five hits and three walks in helping the Orioles win a second straight after an eight-game skid.

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