| Eli Moreland saw a pop fly heading for the gap in right center field in the fourth inning. At this point his perfect game attempt looked to be coming to an end. Flying in was Bret Stevenson with an out stretched glove making a diving catch. Perfection was saved with a perfect defensive play. Moreland pointed to the right-fielder, tapped his chest in thanks. |  |
Moreland was mowing the Maplewood Tigers down efficiently and with very few pitches. A little while later a weak bloop toward first base had Reese Henderson all outstretched to make a catch. The defense had the senior picher's back.
It wasn't until the top of the fifth that a wicked grounder to third was gloved but just enough of a bobble to not be able to catch the runner at first. Moreland's perfect game was over. But his dominance in the Oriole shutout was not.
It wasn't until the top of the fifth that a wicked grounder to third was gloved but just enough of a bobble to not be able to catch the runner at first. Moreland's perfect game was over. But his dominance in the Oriole shutout was not.
The Orioles went on to win the ballgame 6-0
This team, that only lost one starter from last year, is looking like they are ready for this season.
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