Article: Twins KO Bedard, take down Orioles on Opening Day: O's ace lasts 4 2/3 innings; Santana gets the victory.

Byline: Jeff Zrebiec

Apr. 3--MINNEAPOLIS -- Erik Bedard 's walk off the mound was nearly as brisk as manager Sam Perlozzo's trip to get him. Bedard hung his head, fixated on the Metrodome turf all the way until he disappeared into the Orioles' dugout, a potential statement victory for himself and his team in their showdown with Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana leaving with him. The Orioles knew how improbable beating Santana on his home field was, but there they were in the fourth inning last night, on the one day of the baseball season every major league team harbors hope and optimism, leading by a run with their burgeoning ace on the mound. They didn't ...

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