Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run drive in the eighth inning for his first career pinch-hit homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.

The Orioles have traded reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays this morning for Tampa Bay's No. 37 pick, in the competitive balance round. FanSided's Robert Murray was first with the Baker trade.Baker said he felt shock after receiving the news,

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The series is now tied at one game apiece following Baltimore’s late rally for a 3-1 win. Gunner Henderson came off the bench and stroked a two-run pinch hit home run in the bottom of the eighth to propel the O’s to the win. David Peterson (7IP, 1ER) and Charlie Morton (6IP, 1ER) engaged in a pitchers’ duel until Henderson’s heroics.

Jordan Westburg conectó un jonrón e impulsó tres carreras para que los Orioles de Baltimore derrotaran el jueves 7-3 a los Mets de Nueva York,

The Orioles did end up trading Tejada after the 2007 season when he was even less of a power threat. He topped out at 15 home runs in 2010 which would be his last full season in the majors. The 2002 MVP was under team control through 2008, eventually re-signing with the Orioles after the 2009 following a pair of seasons with the Houston Astros.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza pointed the finger at his offense when talking about their close loss to the Baltimore Orioles

Right-hander Ryne Stanek relieved David Peterson and served up a two-run home run to Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson, overtaking the Mets for a 2-1 win.