Orioles starter Jason Hammel suffered two hiccups Sunday afternoon at home against the Twins. Both led to a loss.
Hammel threw five scoreless innings but lost his command in the third and seventh and each time the Twins were able to score twice.
The third inning, especially, was frustrating for Hammel as he walked two, hit a batter and then got Justin Morneau to fly out to center field. Unfortunately, Adam Jones and Nolan Reimold appeared to have trouble with the sun and the ball fell between them for a two-run double.
Hammel (1-1) took the loss, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out three and his ERA is 4.97. He's given up seven runs over 12 2/3 innings in two starts with five Ks.
Hammel is scheduled to start Saturday in New York against the Yankees.