O’s have it in extras BALTIMORE — These overtime losses on the road in series openers by Boston sports teams are getting real old, real quick. Without asking, the Red Sox took a cue from the Bruins in Chicago Wednesday night and fell to the Orioles in 13 innings last night. Chris Davis’ two-out blooper to left field — Robert Andino, anyone? — knocked in Nick Markakis from second base, ending Alex Wilson’s otherwise ...
June 14, 2013 - Boston Herald
Red Sox-Orioles Live: Chris Davis’ Bloop Single Gives O’s 5-4 Win in 13 Innings Final, Orioles 5-4: Chris Davis is known for his power. But it was a little blooper that finally ended the ballgame. Davis dropped a base hit into left field that scored Nick Markakis from second base, and the Orioles take the series opener, 5-4, in 13 innings. Alex Wilson, pitching his third inning of relief, […]
June 13, 2013 - New England Sports Network
Rod Barajas in USA Today I can't really remember a ball they hit hard,said Barajas. "It seems every blooper they hit fell. Every time he (Halladay) jammed somebody the ball would find a hole. It was just a frustrating night."
Bruce Bochy in USA Today It's hard to explain what's going on,manager Bruce Bochy said. "At this point, we'll take anything - a blooper, anything to get us over the hump."