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Orioles Stomp Rangers to Win 6th in Row

Hot start continues for team expected to be worst in AL

By Chip Bayers,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 8, 2008 4:57 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The surprising Baltimore Orioles can win on the road too. Scott Moore and Luke Scott hit early home runs and Baltimore ruined the Texas Rangers' home opener with an 8-1 victory Tuesday. The Orioles (6-1) have the American League's best record and a six-game winning streak, already matching their longest of last season.

Moore led off the second with a homer, and Scott followed an inning later with a two-run shot that made it 4-0 off Jason Jennings (0-2). Aubrey Huff matched a career high with four hits, and drove in four runs. Brian Burres (1-0) allowed only one run pitching into the seventh, when he gave up a leadoff single that turned into the only Texas run. Burres struck out three and allowed seven hits, six of them singles.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jason Jennings (31) looks up after giving up a two-run home run to Baltimore Orioles' Luke Scott during the third inning of a baseball game, in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The Orioles won 8-1.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jason Jennings (31) looks up after giving up a two-run home run to Baltimore Orioles' Luke Scott during the third inning of a baseball game, in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday,...   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Baltimore Orioles short stop Luis Hernandez (2) throws from second base turning the double play against Texas Rangers Ben Broussard (23) during the third inning to the baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Rangers Ian Kinsler was out at first base.
Baltimore Orioles short stop Luis Hernandez (2) throws from second base turning the double play against Texas Rangers Ben Broussard (23) during the third inning to the baseball game in Arlington, Texas,...   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Baltimore Orioles Luke Scott (30) points to the sky after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
Baltimore Orioles Luke Scott (30) points to the sky after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 8, 2008.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, right, talks with team president and former pitcher Nolan Ryan during the Rangers baseball against the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, right, talks with team president and former pitcher Nolan Ryan during the Rangers baseball against the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 8, 2008.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Burres (56) throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Burres (56) throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 8, 2008.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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