Orioles 7, Indians 3: Matt Wieters belted an RBI double to highlight a five-run rally in the fifth inning and scored twice as host Baltimore earned a split of the four-game series.
Ryan Flaherty knocked in a pair of runs while joining Wieters and Nate McLouth with two hits apiece for the Orioles. Baltimore starter Miguel Gonzalez (6-3) allowed three runs and nine hits over 6 2/3 innings, striking out nine to win for the fourth time in five starts.
Lonnie Chisenhall recorded a solo homer, an RBI double and a single for the Indians, who saw their streak of four straight series victories end. Cleveland starter Corey Kluber (6-5) was charged with seven runs (six earned) and 11 hits over 4 2/3 innings for his first loss in four decisions.
After the Indians left two on base in the first inning, Chisenhall homered to right field on a 2-2 pitch with two outs in the second for a 1-0 lead. Kluber nearly worked out of a jam in the bottom of the second before Flahertyâ??s two-out single up the middle gave Baltimore a 2-1 advantage.
Chisenhallâ??s run-scoring double tied the game in the fourth inning and Mike Aviles hammered a solo shot on the second pitch of the fifth for 3-2 lead before Baltimore took over. Nick Markakisâ?? RBI single ignited the rally, Wieters doubled into the right field corner to knock home another with two outs and J.J. Hardy added a run-scoring infield hit for a 7-3 lead.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Baltimore 3B Manny Machado was ejected in the fifth inning for arguing with home plate umpire Will Little after striking out. â? The game was delayed by rain for one hour and 18 minutes in the seventh inning. â? The Orioles have won 11 straight games at home when Gonzalez has started.
