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Millar Carries Orioles Past Toronto

Baltimore stands alone atop the AL East as Albers cruises

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 14, 2008 10:11 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Kevin Millar homered and drove in three runs to back a fine pitching performance by Matt Albers, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 Monday night. Adam Jones tied a career high with three hits for the Orioles, who won their sixth straight home game and broke a first-place tie with Toronto in the AL East.

Millar hit an RBI single in the first inning and a two-run homer in the fifth. Serving as Baltimore's cleanup hitter since the offseason trade of Miguel Tejada, Millar entered with a .227 batting average, one home run and four RBIs. Albers allowed one run, five hits and a walk in five innings to earn his first AL win.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dustin McGowan delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dustin McGowan delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Orioles' Kevin Millar, right, is congratulated by Nick Markakis after hitting a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning of their game Monday, April 14, 2008.
Baltimore Orioles' Kevin Millar, right, is congratulated by Nick Markakis after hitting a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning of their game Monday, April 14, 2008.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Luis Hernandez, left, forces out Toronto Blue Jays' Joe Inglett (1) at second base.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Luis Hernandez, left, forces out Toronto Blue Jays' Joe Inglett (1) at second base.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Albers throws against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of an MLB baseball game.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Albers throws against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of an MLB baseball game.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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