The Orioles got multi-hit performance from Nick Markakis, Adam Jones and Robert Andino on their way to a 4-3 victory over the Phillies that was only their third exhibition victory in 11 Grapefruit League games.
Of course, the biggest highlight of the game was the five-inning performance of Brian Matusz, but we've already fawned over him enough today.
Manager Dave Trembley is happy to see Andino swinging the bat better after starting the spring in a 1-for-15 slump. He has four hits -- including three extra-base hits -- in his last seven at-bats.
"He has shortened his swing,'' Trembley said. "He used the whole field and showed patience, and that's what he has to do to be successful."
Trembley said that Nolan Reimold was coming out after two at-bats and five innings in the field. He was not taken out because his ankle was sore, though he was limping slightly when he left the field.
"I talked to Dr. Wilckens and it's probably not going to look real good,'' Trembley said. "It's not something that's painful for him. When he has to run, he can run."