ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- David Hess and the Baltimore Orioles made defense the difference in a tight battle against Tampa Bay's hard-working bullpen.
Hess pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, and Baltimore retired three runners on the bases in the first four innings to beat the Rays 2-0 on Friday night.
Hess (2-1) began his third major league start by allowing a double to Brad Miller, but then he turned around and picked Miller off second base.
"To be able to have a clean slate after that makes a big difference," Hess said.