Who's hot

The Astros are 141-3 since Opening Day 2001 when lead ing after eight innings.

Who's not

Mike Hampton of the Rockies was rocked by the Giants for 10 runs, eight earned, and nine hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Line of the day

Mark Bellhorn, Cubs 1B

AB R H RBI HR

4 2 2 5 2

On deck

Tampa Bay is scheduled to play 18 of its final 30 games vs. playoff contenders Anaheim, New York and Boston.

He said it

"It seemed like the game started at 10 this morning. I thought it would never end. It was ugly."

Ray King, Brewers reliever, after a 13-10 loss to the Cubs that lasted 3 hours, 40 minutes and included a 10-run inning.

ORIOLES

Today @ ANGELS 10:05 Chs. 54, 50

Sat. @ ANGELS 10:05 Chs. 54, 50

Sun. @ ANGELS 8:05 No TV

Mon. OFF

Tue. RANGERS 7:05 CSN

Wed. RANGERS 7:05 CSN

Thu. RANGERS 7:05 CSN

Radio: All games on WBAL (1090 AM)