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SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ The race for free-agent right-hander Ervin Santana appears to be nearing an end and the Orioles remain in the fold for the top starting pitcher still available on the market.

Brian Matusz didn't pitch well, but the Orioles still can't hit when it counts.

It¿s true that the Orioles have faced a fierce lineup of arms over the past seven games, but with another dreadful offensive performance Saturday night against the Washington Nationals, their bats have suddenly gone silent.

Jason Heyward's two-out single to left in the seventh inning broke up the no-hit bid, but Hammel still gave the Orioles the best pitching performance of his career — a one-hitter and his first complete-game shutout — in a 5-0 victory against the Braves.

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel took a no-hitter into the seventh inning tonight against the Braves tonight at Turner Field. Jason Heyward¿s two-out single to left in the seventh inning broke up Hammel's no-hit bid.

Orioles: Orioles pitcher Zach Britton shows off his power stroke. He hits first home run by Orioles pitcher in five years, adds infield single.