Zach Britton led the Orioles to a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. Brian Matusz handed the Yankees an 8-3 win later that evening.
Britton (8-9) was amazing, shutting down New York on four hits and a walk, while fanning five. This is the Zach Britton I see leading our team into the post-season.
The Birds broke open a scoreless game with a run in the seventh and another in the eighth. That proved to be enough as Jim Johnson pitched a perfect eighth and Kevin Gregg picked up his 19th save in the ninth.
The win gave the Orioles six straight victories, something they had not accomplished since 2008.
Brian Matusz took the mound later that evening, but couldn't keep the streak intact.
Matusz (1-7) pitched well, but was hurt by the long ball, as the Yankees went deep three times of the young lefty. Matusz showed signs of his former self, retiring nine in a row at one point and striking out five in 5 1/3 innings, but he still needs work.
Alfredo Simon takes the mound Monday night as the Birds attempt to take the series against New York.
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