Miami vs Baltimore Game 2

Game 2

With Jesse Myers injured, Baltimore sends Joe Young back to his original position, catcher. Brian Kaat gives Miami a quick 1-0 lead with a leadoff homer off Mark Richards. Clyde Frogg had 3 hits and 2 runs scored, as Miami took a 7-4 lead into the 9th. Baltimore got another crack at Bob Belardi, with the heart of their order.

Belardi struck out Joe Young swinging, Bear looking, and Kobe Jones swinging to record his second save. For the playoffs, he has 4 saves and 2 wins. In 8 1/3 innings he has allowed 2 hits, struck out 11, and walked none.