Kason Gabbard

Pitches: He doesn't throw hard; he gets up to 86, 87 [mph] consistently. He has a slider, and I'd say his changeup is his best pitch. Weaknesses: You've normally got to beat him with hits, but his command hasn't been that good. He's been walking people, and he's got to cut down on his walks to be effective in the majors. Overall: He's been a big surprise. Right now, he's trying to figure out who he is as a pitcher. He's the type of guy that has to change speeds well because he can't rely on that fastball.

Last night's scheduled game between the Orioles and Texas Rangers in Arlington was postponed because of rain. The game will be made up today as part of a doubleheader beginning at 5:05 p.m. The Orioles' Steve Trachsel (1-0, 3.18) will face Kevin Millwood (0-2, 1.29) in the first game. It will be the Orioles' Adam Loewen (0-0, 7.71) against Kason Gabbard (1-0, 0.00) in the second game.

Last night's scheduled game between the Orioles and Texas Rangers in Arlington was postponed because of rain. The game will be made up today as part of a doubleheader beginning at 5:05 p.m. The Orioles' Steve Trachsel (1-0, 3.18) will face Kevin Millwood (0-2, 1.29) in the first game. It will be the Orioles' Adam Loewen (0-0, 7.71) against Kason Gabbard (1-0, 0.00) in the second game.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Orioles' six-game winning streak survived at least another day. The Orioles' game last night against the Texas Rangers was postponed because of rain and will be made up today as part of a doubleheader at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The first pitch of Game 1 is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. "What you'd like to do is just play," said Orioles manager Dave Trembley, whose team is 6-1. "I would have preferred to play, but obviously, the elements are such where you can't.

All games on 105.7 FM TODAY Mariners, 3:05 p.m., MASN2 Starters: Mariners' Carlos Silva (1-0, 1.29) vs. Orioles' Daniel Cabrera (0-0, 13.50) TOMORROW At Rangers, 2:05 p.m., MASN Starters: Orioles' Brian Burres (0-0, 0.00) vs. Rangers' Jason Jennings (0-1, 7.20) WEDNESDAY At Rangers, 8:05 p.m., MASN2 Starters: Orioles' Steve Trachsel (1-0, 3.18) vs. Rangers' Kason Gabbard (1-0, 0.00) THURSDAY At Rangers, 8:05 p.m., MASN2 Starters: Orioles' Adam Loewen (0-0, 7.71) vs. Rangers' Kevin Millwood (0-2, 1.29)

Boston Red Sox@Orioles Day ............... Time ............. TV .......................... Starters Tonight ........ 7:05 ........... CSN ......... Kason Gabbard (1-3, 3.93 ERA) ...................................................................... vs. Daniel Cabrera (7-9, 4.84) Tomorrow .. 7:05 ............ CSN .......... Tim Wakefield (7-8, 4.14) .................................................................. vs. Erik Bedard (13-9, 3.91) Thursday ..... 7:05 .......... CSN .....

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Orioles' six-game winning streak survived at least another day. The Orioles' game last night against the Texas Rangers was postponed because of rain and will be made up today as part of a doubleheader at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The first pitch of Game 1 is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. "What you'd like to do is just play," said Orioles manager Dave Trembley, whose team is 6-1. "I would have preferred to play, but obviously, the elements are such where you can't.

GUTTING IT OUT The pinpoint control and dominant stuff that Erik Bedard has had for much of this month was absent. Struggling to get his fastball over the plate for a strike, Bedard walked five Red Sox in six innings, tying his career high. But amazingly, Bedard left the game after the sixth inning, allowing only two runs on David Ortiz's third-inning home run. Bedard allowed just two hits - both to Ortiz - and struck out six. He improved to 5-0 with a 2.21 ERA in six July starts. He has won seven straight decisions.

A recap of the Orioles' 8-1 win over the Rangers yesterday: O's hitters keep doing damage Orioles manager Dave Trembley gave Melvin Mora the day off yesterday and moved usual No. 3 hitter Nick Markakis into Mora's second spot in the lineup. The changes did little to weaken the middle of the Orioles' order. Cleanup hitter Aubrey Huff went 4-for-4 with four RBIs and a walk. No. 5 hitter Luke Scott continued his tear by going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and a walk.

A recap of the Orioles' 8-1 win over the Rangers yesterday: O's hitters keep doing damage Orioles manager Dave Trembley gave Melvin Mora the day off yesterday and moved usual No. 3 hitter Nick Markakis into Mora's second spot in the lineup. The changes did little to weaken the middle of the Orioles' order. Cleanup hitter Aubrey Huff went 4-for-4 with four RBIs and a walk. No. 5 hitter Luke Scott continued his tear by going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and a walk.

All games on 105.7 FM TODAY At Rangers, 8:05 p.m., MASN2 Starters: Orioles' Steve Trachsel (1-0, 3.18) vs. Rangers' Kason Gabbard (1-0, 0.00) TOMORROW At Rangers, 8:05 p.m., MASN2 Starters: Orioles' Adam Loewen (0-0, 7.71) vs. Rangers' Kevin Millwood (0-2, 1.29) FRIDAY At Rays, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 Starters: Orioles' Jeremy Guthrie (0-1, 5.11) vs. Rays' James Shields (1-1, 3.00) SATURDAY At Rays, 7:10 p.m., MASN Starters: Orioles' Daniel Cabrera (0-0, 9.00) vs. Rays' Jason Hammel (0-1, 6.00)

Striking success In the seventh inning, Erik Bedard's quest to win his ninth straight decision became an afterthought to his run at Mike Mussina's single-season Orioles strikeout record. After Bedard recorded his 10th strikeout of the game against Sammy Sosa, putting him one behind the 218 batters Mussina struck out in 1997, fans cheered each time Bedard got two strikes on a hitter. He struck out Jarrod Saltalamacchia on a 93 mph fastball to tie the record and get the final out of the seventh.

Pitches: He doesn't throw hard; he gets up to 86, 87 [mph] consistently. He has a slider, and I'd say his changeup is his best pitch. Weaknesses: You've normally got to beat him with hits, but his command hasn't been that good. He's been walking people, and he's got to cut down on his walks to be effective in the majors. Overall: He's been a big surprise. Right now, he's trying to figure out who he is as a pitcher. He's the type of guy that has to change speeds well because he can't rely on that fastball.

Boston Red Sox@Orioles Day ............... Time ............. TV .......................... Starters Tonight ........ 7:05 ........... CSN ......... Kason Gabbard (1-3, 3.93 ERA) ...................................................................... vs. Daniel Cabrera (7-9, 4.84) Tomorrow .. 7:05 ............ CSN .......... Tim Wakefield (7-8, 4.14) .................................................................. vs. Erik Bedard (13-9, 3.91) Thursday ..... 7:05 .......... CSN .....