4/5/13
It seems as if there is no ballpark - or landmark - big enough to contain the mighty swing of Baltimore slugger Chris Davis.Davis extended his torrid start with a grand slam and five RBIs, and the Orioles used a five-run eighth inning to beat Minnesota 9-5 Friday in their home opener.
Davis became the fourth player in major league history to homer in his first four games of the season, joining Willie Mays, Mark McGwire and Nelson Cruz. He is 9 for 15 (.600) with four homers and 16 RBIs.
According to the Orioles, Davis' 16 RBIs in his team's first four games breaks the old big league record of 12.
''If you put him in the Grand Canyon, he'll hit it out,'' teammate Adam Jones said. ''Whatever he's doing, stick to it. Show up tomorrow and do it again.''
Davis insists he's doing nothing extraordinary, even though the results suggest otherwise.
''I don't feel like I have anything magical,'' he said. ''I feel comfortable and I feel like I'm being patient. I'm taking what they give me.''
It seems as if there is no ballpark - or landmark - big enough to contain the mighty swing of Baltimore slugger Chris Davis.Davis extended his torrid start with a grand slam and five RBIs, and the Orioles used a five-run eighth inning to beat Minnesota 9-5 Friday in their home opener.
Davis became the fourth player in major league history to homer in his first four games of the season, joining Willie Mays, Mark McGwire and Nelson Cruz. He is 9 for 15 (.600) with four homers and 16 RBIs.
According to the Orioles, Davis' 16 RBIs in his team's first four games breaks the old big league record of 12.
''If you put him in the Grand Canyon, he'll hit it out,'' teammate Adam Jones said. ''Whatever he's doing, stick to it. Show up tomorrow and do it again.''
Davis insists he's doing nothing extraordinary, even though the results suggest otherwise.
''I don't feel like I have anything magical,'' he said. ''I feel comfortable and I feel like I'm being patient. I'm taking what they give me.''
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