Maybe it's appropriate that the Orioles finally won a game at the moment when it looked like they were about to find another way to suffer a devastating loss. Cla Meredith, who owned the distinction among active pitchers of making the most career relief appearances without a save (271), came on to get the final two outs of the 10th inning after the O's came within a hit of blowing a three-run lead in extra innings.
The Orioles should have won the series at Fenway Park, but lost yesterday's game after getting 17 hits. They had 14 more today, which could be an indication that the are ready to break out offensively, but the Yankees may have something to say about that when they open a three-game series here on Tuesday night.
How does this play in the front office? Does one win buy Dave Trembley some cover? Only Andy MacPhail knows the answer to that, but I'm guessing everybody will be on alert throughout the offday tomorrow.