Brandon League was charged with a throwing
error on consecutive sacrifice bunts in the 11th inning, with the latter
allowing the winning run to score, as the Baltimore Orioles closed out the
season with a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nick Markakis had a two-run homer for the Orioles, who finished the 2009
campaign with a 64-98 mark. Justin Turner also knocked in a pair of runs in
the win.
Jeremy Guthrie lasted 7 2/3 innings and gave up four runs on nine hits to get
a no-decision. Matt Albers (3-6) got the win after throwing a perfect 11th.
Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion both had two hits, including a solo homer,
for the Blue Jays, who finished the season at 75-87. Travis Snider and John
McDonald also knocked in a run each in the setback.
Ricky Romero also got a no-decision as he went seven innings and gave up four
runs on five hits with eight punchouts to three walks. League (3-6) took the
loss after failing to record an out in the decisive 11th.
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