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The Orioles finished Grapefruit League action with a 12-19-2 record, culminating with a 5-3 loss Saturday afternoon to the Atlanta Braves. - When the Orioles acquired Jim Thome on July 1, they did so hoping the 41-year-old had enough hits left in his bat to help them reach the postseason for the first time in 15 years.
- Miguel Gonzalez outpitched Orioles killer Jon Lester, allowing just two runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings, as the O¿s won their fifth straight, 4-2, in front of an announced sellout crowd of 37,731 at Fenway Park.
- Down the stretch is a daily Orioles Insider blog that will set up the coming night for the O's and their American League competition as the push for the postseason continues.
- The Orioles' Tommy Hunter said he's "ready to go" after his latest outing. The right-hander declared himself prepared for Opening Day.
- Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen became the first Orioles starter to throw five innings this spring and was one wind-aided home run ball away from a scoreless effort against the Red Sox¿s split-squad team Saturday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium.
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- Orioles' comeback falls short in 5-4 loss to Red Sox
