They are the two hitters most likely to lift a struggling offense out of its malaise, to carry the Orioles for stretches when little else is going right and to help the team overcome other shortcomings.
Brian Roberts can do it with his bat and his legs, and Miguel Tejada can do it by rediscovering his power stroke that has been missing for much of the season.
Athletics@Orioles Today, 1:35 p.m., Ch. 13, MASN, 105.7 FM Starters: Joe Blanton (4-2, 3.59) vs. Daniel Cabrera (3-5, 4.66)