Orioles starter Jason Hammel couldn't finish what started off as a solid outing on Sunday in a Grapefruit League start against the Phillies. Hammel was given an early lead and went nine up and nine down against the Phillies until hiccuping in the third inning.

Hammel gave up a run apiece in the third and fourth innings and then surrendered a two-run homer to Freddy Galvis in the fifth before leaving the game in favor of Tommy Hunter, who got the final out in the fifth. Hammel finished with 4 2/3 innings as he allowed four runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out three and his spring ERA is now at 5.00.

The possible opening day starter for the Orioles, Hammel has given up five runs this spring over nine innings with nine Ks. He went 8-6 last year with a 3.43 ERA for Baltimore over 20 starts and is completely over his knee injury.