Jaret Wright

Hitting Roberto Alomar, Orioles: 4-for-5, HR, 4 RBIs. Rafael Palmeiro, Orioles: 4-for-5, double, homer, 2 RBIs. Edgar Martinez, Mariners: 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBIs. Quinton McCracken, Devil Rays: 3-for-3, HR, 3 RBIs. Carlos Delgado, Blue Jays: 2-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBIs. Pitching Jaret Wright, Indians: 9 innings, 3 hits, 0 runs, 7 strikeouts. Rolando Arrojo, Devil Rays: 7 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 9 strikeouts. Pub Date: 6/02/98

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jaret Wright still couldn't say definitively that he will throw another pitch in the major leagues. But that thought alone continues to drive him while he rehabilitates a chronically bad shoulder that has kept him away from the Orioles since his last start on April 29. "I still want to play really badly," said Wright, who was 0-3 with a 6.97 ERA for the Orioles when he went to the disabled list for the second time this season....

Hitting Frank Thomas, White Sox: 3-for-4, 2 HR.Troy O'Leary, Red Sox: 2-for-4, 2 HR.Alex Rodriguez, Mariners, 4-for-4, HR, triple, 3 RBIs.Paul O'Neill, Yankees: 2-for-3, 2 doubles.Jose Canseco, Blue Jays: HR (7th of season).PitchingKenny Rogers, Athletics: 7 innings, 2 runs, 5 hits.Jaret Wright, Indians: 7 1/3 innings, 3 runs, 6 hits.Pub Date: 4/19/98

CLEVELAND -- This we know: Closer Chris Ray pitched a scoreless ninth inning last night and the game ended with the Orioles celebrating a 7-4 comeback victory over the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field. The win, secured after Corey Patterson hit a go-ahead, two-run double to right field with two outs in the eighth inning, broke the Orioles' five-game losing streak and ends the Indians' six-game winning streak. Or so both teams think. Orioles @Indians Today, 1:05 p.m., Ch. 13, MASN, 105.7 FM Starters: Jaret Wright (0-2, 6.14)

Orioles@Minnesota Twins Day ....................... Time ................. TV .................... Starters Tonight ................ 7:05 ............ MASN .......... Erik Bedard (15-11, 3.76 in 2006) ........................................ .........................................vs. Johan Santana (19-6, 2.77 in '06) Tomorrow ............ 8:10 .......... MASN2 .......... Daniel Cabrera (9-10, 4.74 in '06) ........................................ ..................................

On deck Greg Maddux of the Cubs to day tries to become the 22nd pitcher to reach 300 victories, facing the Phillies. He said it "It's kind of hard for me right now, especially all the good stuff I've had in Chicago and the success I've had here ... but the Yankees are the Yankees." Esteban Loaiza, newest Yankees pitcher, traded from the White Sox Who's hot The Braves had three unbeaten pitchers in July: Jaret Wright (4-0), Russ Ortiz (5-0) and Mike Hampton (5-0). Who's not Mariners relievers have blown 19 saves in 38 opportunities this season.

Adam Loewen gave the Orioles a glimpse of a better future yesterday against the New York Yankees. In that promised land, high-priced Yankees hitters would look foolish chasing the pounding fastballs and swooshing curves of a home-grown left arm. Sellout crowds would cheer as Orioles bats backed up masterful pitching with a few timely hits. Yankees@Orioles Today, 1:35 p.m., Comcast SportsNet, 1090 AM Starters: Yankees' Jaret Wright (7-6, 4.57) vs. Orioles' Rodrigo Lopez (8-11, 6.20)

Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo gave some serious thought to walking Derek Jeter intentionally. He is, after all, the New York Yankees' top hitter, one of the toughest outs in the clutch and a player who has made Orioles pitcher Rodrigo Lopez's life miserable in the past. However, with a man on third and one out in the eighth inning and Jorge Posada waiting on deck, Perlozzo left it up to Lopez, hoping that the demoted starter would not give in to Jeter. He did, leaving a pitch over the plate that Jeter hammered to right field for an RBI single.

CLEVELAND -- This we know: Closer Chris Ray pitched a scoreless ninth inning last night and the game ended with the Orioles celebrating a 7-4 comeback victory over the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field. The win, secured after Corey Patterson hit a go-ahead, two-run double to right field with two outs in the eighth inning, broke the Orioles' five-game losing streak and ends the Indians' six-game winning streak. Or so both teams think. Orioles @Indians Today, 1:05 p.m., Ch. 13, MASN, 105.7 FM Starters: Jaret Wright (0-2, 6.14)

Perhaps, it's impossible to quantify what kind of effect the weather delay of 1 hour, 32 minutes last night had on Orioles starter Erik Bedard. He surrendered a long two-run homer two innings before the tarp went on the field and then got two quick outs immediately after it came off. At that point, both his location and his velocity looked fine. But then the enigmatic left-hander lost his way, giving up three third-inning runs and the lead, as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays avoided a three-game sweep with an 8-6 victory before a crowd of 14,044.

Bedard's mistakes Erik Bedard dominated at times, striking out 11 Indians. But a few crucial mistakes ended up keeping him from his fourth win. Casey Blake hit an RBI double in the fifth inning. And then, when the Orioles were one out away from getting out of the sixth inning with a one-run lead, Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run homer that just got over the right-field fence. That gave the Indians a 4-3 lead. Mass confusion With men on first and third and one out, Ramon Hernandez hit a fly ball that Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore made a diving catch on. Nick Markakis tagged up and scored but Miguel Tejada, who was on first, either forgot how many outs there were or thought the ball had dropped in and took off toward third.

Those left of the sold-out crowd started standing before Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo even reached the pitching mound yesterday. When Daniel Cabrera finally gave up the ball he so masterfully worked around the strike zone on this cold afternoon, the applause grew louder until the 6-foot-7 pitcher disappeared into the home dugout at Camden Yards. After Hall of Famer-elect Cal Ripken Jr. threw out the game's first pitch and after all the pomp and circumstance was over, Cabrera became the star attraction in the 54th home opener in Baltimore.

Detroit Tigers@Orioles Day .................... Time .............. TV.......................... Starters Today ...................3:05 ...............MASN, ........... Chad Durbin (first appearance) ..................................................... Ch. 13 ...............vs. Daniel Cabrera (0-1, 3.86 ) Tomorrow ......... 7:05 ............ MASN ................. Nate Robertson (1-0, 3.18) ........................................ .......................................... vs. Jaret Wright (0-1, 15.43)

Nothing extra The Orioles' game against the St. Louis Cardinals yesterday didn't go past regulation because Cesar Crespo wouldn't allow it. Crespo, summoned twice from the minor league camp, singled with two outs in the ninth inning to score Terry Tiffee and give the Orioles a 6-5 victory in Jupiter, Fla. Crespo's hit came against major league veteran Russ Springer. Still struggling Freddie Bynum has been regarded as a leading candidate to fill the last spot on the 25-man roster, but he went 0-for-4 with one strikeout, lowering his average to .135.

JUPITER, FLA. -- Steve Trachsel's mood was much better than his pitching yesterday, which might be a good sign. Trachsel wondered why reporters waited until the fifth inning to enter the clubhouse, joking that New York writers would have instantly pinned him against his locker after he allowed three runs in one inning in the Orioles' 8-6 loss to the Florida Marlins in their exhibition opener. He turned down the stereo to reduce the noise level, ran his fingers through his thick hair, smiled a few times and seemed totally at ease.

Fact: I'm sorry (really sorry) to bring this up, but tomorrow's AFC championship game between the Colts and New England Patriots in Indianapolis represents the first home championship game for the Colts since Jan. 3, 1971, when the horseshoes beat the Oakland Raiders at Memorial Stadium to advance to the Super Bowl. The franchise played one NFL title game and one AFC title game here - and won both. Opinion: Here's the math: The Maryland Terrapins need to go at least .500 in their remaining 12 ACC men's basketball games to have a shot at making the NCAA tournament.

Angels: Anaheim starters came in 2-for-15 lifetime against Jaret Wright. Darin Erstad tied his career high with an 11-game hitting streak. Brian Downing is first in Angels history with 222 career homers.Athletics: Oakland's 2-7 start is the team's worst since 1987, when the A's lost nine of their first 11.Devil Rays: Wade Boggs remained sidelined with a sore calf muscle.Indians: Cleveland radio personality Daune Robinson made her debut as public address announcer. Robinson, the first woman PA announcer in Indians history, will announce all Sunday games.

New York -- It was just about two hours after Orioles vice president Jim Duquette gave a state-of-the-team address that focused heavily on the organization's future, when prized rookie and new No. 2 hitter Nick Markakis briefly silenced sold-out Yankee Stadium with a long home run. About 10 minutes after Markakis' blast, rookie pitcher Adam Loewen started throwing his warm-up tosses. And then, after what seemed like a lifetime later, first-year closer Chris Ray was given the ball and asked to protect a one-run lead by getting six outs against a team that has given him fits.

NAPLES, Fla. -- When word of the Orioles' agreement in principle with Detroit Tigers reliever Jamie Walker started to work its way around the lobby of the Naples Grande Resort & Club early Wednesday evening, more than a few eyebrows were raised among baseball executives and writers. After all, the Orioles reportedly had given Walker, a 35-year-old situational left-hander who is often asked to get just one batter out in a game, a three-year deal worth $12 million. Orioles vice president Jim Duquette and the rest of the team's contingent were far too busy at the general managers meetings to gauge the reaction.