Bedard Rules, O's Win 5-1; News and Stuff...

The quiet, sometimes anti-social, but hell of an ace Erik Bedard is on a roll. Last night, he won his 5th straight game, struck out 11, and had a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the O’s beat the A’s 5-1.

The boys from Baltimore took advantage of an Oakland team in a tailspin, as every starter had a hit; Brian Roberts drove in two runs, and Nick Markakis, Kevin Millar, and Luis Hernandez each drove in a run.

The two teams continue the series on Saturday and Sunday.

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The Orioles MLB site, Baltimore Examiner, Washington Post, & Orioles Hangout have a recap of the game last night.

Let’s face it folks: Aubrey Huff has been extremely underwhelming as a player, and has not lived up to expectations. His batting average is decent, but he’s not been the power force that the team needs. Despite the struggles, Huff is trying to remain upbeat…

The Baltimore Sun has more on Aubrey Huff…

Roch Kubatko has no sympathy for Nick Swisher who has destroyed the Orioles…

Tony Pente of Orioles Hangout, is leaving the site for a few, but he’s a good guy, runs probably the best fan site out there, and I have attended his events a few times, so let’s wish him luck…

Meanwhile, Steve Trachsel has come off the DL.

For all you Ripken fans, a DVD of his career has just been released…