Notable Orioles' Moments in 2006

* Daniel Cabrera’s Gem at Yankee Stadium: In late September, Daniel Cabrera lost a no-hitter with two outs in the 9th inning in a game at Yankee Stadium. Cabrera who was electric that night lost his no matter to countryman, Robinson Cano who plays second base for the New York Yankees. This game was a watershed moment for Daniel as he struggled throughout the year and had a stint in the minors. The Orioles won that game 7-1 and it perhaps raised the profile of Daniel even higher within the organization.

It’s yet to seen if he can translate the success of the no-hitter into 2007 and take his game to another level.

* Nick Markakis hits three homeruns in one game. Oriole Rookie, Nick Markakis who had been hot from June into September when he has historic game where he hit 3 homeruns in one game. On August 22, Nick went 3-4 for with 3 RBI and runs scored.

* Tejada Breaks Orioles’ Hit Record: On September 29th, shortstop Miguel Tejada singled in the second inning to set an Orioles record with his 212th hit, one more than Cal Ripken Jr. had in his MVP season of 1983.

* The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals played each for the first time in interleague play on at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. in May in what would be “Dubbed Battle of the Beltway”. The Orioles would lose 2 out of 3 and the two teams would meet in Late June.

* The Protest. Over 1,000 to 2,000 fans walked out en masse from Camden Yards during a game in late September versus the Detroit Tigers. Arranged by radio station WNST and owner, Nestor Aparacio, the goal of the protest to was to get Peter Angelos to sell the team and make him aware how angry fans were at the state of the team. Although the team was not sold, the protest got the attention of local and national press.

* Miguel Tejada breaks an Orioles’ record for hits in April with 40.

* The Orioles’ come from behind win on May 14th. In a dramatic game, Kevin Millar singles and Javy Lopez scores the winning run, as the Orioles beat the Royals in the 9th Inning.

* Daniel Cabrera strikes out 10 on August 19th, and throws a 5 hit shut-0ut against the Toronto Blue Jays.

* Ramon Hernandez hits a walk-off homerun on April 15th to win a game against the Angels.

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