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Huff, Mora Homers Key Baltimore Win

Trachsel's first victory gives Baltimore 11 straight over Royals

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted May 10, 2008 12:09 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Aubrey Huff and Melvin Mora homered, Steve Trachsel earned his first victory since April 4 and the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 7-4 last night for their 11th straight victory over the Royals. Huff, who has hit safely in 18 of his past 20 games, hit a three-run homer with two out in the fifth to snap a 2-2 tie.

Trachsel (2-4), who was winless in his last five starts, gave up two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He lasted just three innings in each of his previous two starts, allowing 11 runs and 12 hits with seven walks in six innings. Alex Gordon hit a two-run drive off Trachsel in the first for his team-best fifth homer of the season.

Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman, left, talks with home plate umpire Adrian Johnson during the fourth inning of their baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Kansas City.
Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman, left, talks with home plate umpire Adrian Johnson during the fourth inning of their baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Kansas City.   (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baltimore Orioles pitcher George Sherrill, left, is congratulated by catcher Ramon Hernandez following their 7-4 win over the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game in Kansas City.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher George Sherrill, left, is congratulated by catcher Ramon Hernandez following their 7-4 win over the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game in Kansas City.   (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas City Royals pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta (27) pitches to Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 9, 2008.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta (27) pitches to Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 9, 2008.   (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baltimore Orioles' Aubrey Huff, center, pats teammate Nick Markakis, right, after driving him and Freddie Bynum in with a three-run home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Gil Meche.
Baltimore Orioles' Aubrey Huff, center, pats teammate Nick Markakis, right, after driving him and Freddie Bynum in with a three-run home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Gil Meche.   (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Steve Trachsel (41) delivers a pitch to Kansas City Royals' Mark Teahen during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 9, 2008.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Steve Trachsel (41) delivers a pitch to Kansas City Royals' Mark Teahen during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 9, 2008.   (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
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