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Orioles Shut Down Yankees

Posted Apr 20, 08 12:58 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Brian Burres and Jim Johnson combined on a six-hitter and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 6-0 last night. Burres gave up five hits and four walks with two strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings for the Orioles, and Johnson allowed the Yankees just one hit the rest of the way to pick up the first save of his career.

Ramon Hernandez and Aubrey Huff each drove in two runs and Kevin Millar homered for the Orioles. Brandon Fahey added two hits. Ian Kennedy (0-2) had another rough outing for the Yankees, giving up four runs and five hits with five walks to raise his ERA to 9.64. New York lost its third straight. It was the third straight win for the Orioles.

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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Johnson hugs catcher Ramon Hernandez after defeating the New York Yankees 6-0 in a baseball game Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Orioles Ramon Hernandez connects for a two RBI double against the New York Yankees in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Baltimore. The Orioles won 6-0.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter tries to but is unable to run down a sharply hit ball by Baltimore Orioles Brandon Fahey. The Orioles won 6-0.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
New York Yankees first baseman Jorge Posada holds Baltimore Orioles runner Luke Scott at first base in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Baltimore. The Orioles won 6-0.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez reacts after popping up against the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Baltimore. The Orioles won 6-0.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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