BALTIMORE (AP) - Brian Matusz allowed two hits and struck out nine in 6 1-3
innings, Steve Tolleson and Wilson Betemit both hit two-run homers, and the
Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night.
It was the sixth win in eight games for the AL East-leading Orioles, who
improved to 4-1 against Boston this season. Tolleson homered off Felix Doubront
in the second inning and Betemit connected against Matt Albers in the
eighth.
Kevin Youkilis homered for the Red Sox, who were seeking to climb over .500
for the first time this season. Instead, Boston reclaimed sole possession of
last place.
Matusz (4-4) won his third straight start. He allowed one run, walked one and
matched his career high in strikeouts. He threw 101 pitches, 67 for strikes.
