But with five Sunday wins they have already topped their output from 2009, when they were 4-21 on Sundays.
Sarfate's rehab slowed
Reliever Dennis Sarfate (circulatory condition) felt some shoulder tightness after his two-inning outing on July 14 with Single-A Frederick and has been examined by team doctor John Wilckens, Orioles manager Dave Trembley said.
"I think it was muscle soreness up in the shoulder area," Trembley said. "I think he was told not to throw a couple days, and he has [since] resumed his throwing program in his rehab."
Trembley said Sarfate "will be fine" and will continue with his rehab assignment.
Around the horn
Pie recorded a rap song at a friend's studio in Baltimore during the all-star break. He played the song, with the lyrics in Spanish, for some teammates on Sunday morning. ... Reliever Chris Ray (biceps tendinitis) is expected to throw from a mound this week in Sarasota, Fla., before going on a rehab assignment. ... 2009 first-round pick Matt Hobgood made his pro debut for rookie-level Bluefield on Saturday, throwing one inning while allowing two hits and a run. He also had a wild pitch and an error. ... Chicago right-hander Jose Contreras halted the Orioles' streak of facing nine consecutive left-handed starters, tying a club and major-league record. They hadn't faced a right-handed starter since the Los Angeles Angels' Sean O'Sullivan on July 4.
