Mora helps Orioles crush Tigers

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08/15/2008 - Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Melvin Mora tripled, homered and drove in four runs to help give the Baltimore Orioles an 11-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a three-game set.

Chris Waters gave up two runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings, making in his third career start. He struck out one and walked one in the victory. Lance Cormier (2-3) pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to earn the win.

Brian Roberts went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, and Aubrey Huff added three hits and two RBI in Baltimore's third straight win.

Nate Robertson (7-9) continued to struggle, going 5 1/3 innings and allowing five runs -- four earned -- and eight hits while striking out four and walking five. Todd Jones also made his first appearance since July 30 after being out with right shoulder inflammation, and he gave up five runs, only three of which were earned, in just two-thirds of an inning.

Placido Polanco homered, Curtis Granderson went 3-for-5 and Gary Sheffield added two more hits as the Tigers lost for the fourth time in their last five games.

Baltimore got a run in the first. With two outs, Mora tripled to the gap in right-center field, and Huff hit an RBI single.

In the top of the second, following a Luke Scott double and Juan Castro walk, Roberts blooped a single to right field that turned into two runs when Magglio Ordonez's throw home hit Scott. The ball got away from catcher Brandon Inge, and Castro was able to race home safely for a three-run advantage.

Mora's 18th home run of the year led off the third to give Baltimore a 4-0 lead.

The Tigers finally got on the board in the fifth, cutting the deficit to two on Polanco's two-run homer.

Baltimore added another run in the sixth. Castro led off with a double, and three batters later Mora drove him home with a sacrifice fly to center.

The Orioles got some insurance runs in the ninth. Huff led off with a single, and Jones came on in relief. Kevin Millar greeted him with a double, and after an intentional walk to Jay Payton, Lou Montanez hit a grounder that Miguel Cabrera was unable to field at first, allowing a run to score and the bases to remain loaded.

Castro followed by hitting into a fielder's choice, allowing two runners to score after Polanco's throw to first appeared to be batted down by Montanez while sliding into second. An error was charged to Polanco, and the score ballooned to 8-2.

After two walks re-loaded the bases, Mora hit a two-RBI single and Huff followed with another RBI single to center, capping the scoring.

Game Notes

The Orioles lead the season series 3-2...Earlier in the day the Tigers activated Jones from the 15-day disabled list...Baltimore and Detroit are first and second in the American League in runs scored since the All-Star break with 176 and 162, respectively...The Orioles agreed to a contract with their first-round pick, Brian Matusz, on Friday...Polanco was ejected in the ninth following a dispute over Montanez's attempt to break up a double play. Ramon Santiago took his place in the lineup and at second base...Ordonez extended his hitting streak to 14 games after going 1-for-4.

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Saints +6 @ Colts -6

Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)

Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)

Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5

Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1

Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3

Patriots -5 @ Jets +5

Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5

Steelers -4 @ Browns +4

Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6

Bears +6 @ Chargers -6

Lions +3 @ Raiders -3

Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5

Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4

Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3

Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3

 Super Bowl line (2008)

NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5

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