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No-Hitter Is Distant Memory as O's Rough Up Buchholz and Red Sox
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Roberts, the first batter of the game, doubled to left, quickly ending any promise of a no-hitter. After Roberts stole third base, Adam Jones drove him home with a sacrifice fly to center, thus robbing Buchholz the possibility of even a shutout.
"That was a long time ago," Roberts said. "It's over and done with."
Even more important for the Orioles was the way Burres managed to bump Buchholz from the spotlight. He appeared physically stronger than in his last two starts, when he was still dealing the lingering effects of a stomach virus. And it showed in the results: Burres surrendered just three runs in 6 1/3 innings against the potent Red Sox lineup.
"He pitched with a lot more conviction," Trembley said. "He attacked the hitters with much more authority."
Burres, who has been tentative at times this season, showed his aggressiveness against the Red Sox. He challenged hitters with his fastball and consistently got ahead in counts.
"You really have to keep that in the forefront of your thoughts. You've got to stay really focused on strike one, and when you get ahead, you can't give in. You have to throw your pitch."
Outside of Fahey's late error, Burres got the benefit of a stellar defensive performance, which included several strong plays from Mora at third base. By comparison, Buchholz lasted just five innings. All of it added up for some closure for the Orioles.
"I don't remember last September 1," Trembley said. We don't talk about that anymore."
