jared burton
- On Saturday night, in a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, the Orioles didn't pitch well and squandered several scoring opportunities, but they ultimately squeaked out another win.
- Oakland Athletics closer Jim Johnson struggled once again Wednesday, but the offense bailed him out in extra innings in a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
- Steve Johnson may have been the best feel-good story in an Orioles season filled with them last year. His 2013 hasn¿t been as smooth.
- The Baltimore Orioles (3-3) dropped the rubber match of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, 4-3.
- Paced by three solo homers and another strong pitching performance, this one by right-hander Tommy Hunter, the Orioles beat the Twins, 8-2, for their second consecutive victory to kick off 2012.