Local Sports Journal

Whitehall native Nate McLouth had two more hits on Wednesday night and helped lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners in a 11-inning game.

McLouth scored what proved to be the game-winning run. McLouth scored ahead of Adam Jones, who homered in the top of the 11th to break a 1-all tie.

The Orioles have won four straight games.

In the last three games, McLouth is hitting .500 with eight hits in his last 16 at-bats. He is batting .287 since joining the Baltimore Orioles.