Article: Bedard silences Royals: O's bats quiet, but ace, Ray get shutout as win streak hits 5; Markakis has 2-run HR in 9th.

Byline: Jeff Zrebiec

May 31--KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Erik Bedard sat in the dugout the previous four days, waiting for his turn and undoubtedly wondering if he would be afforded the same luxuries as the other members of the Orioles' rotation.

The Orioles' offense, which has let Bedard down throughout a frustrating month, had awakened since the pitcher's last start. Hits and runs were coming in bunches, and Orioles starters suddenly found themselves taking the mound with rare multi-run leads.

But in a game that was delayed an hour, 36 minutes, Bedard again found himself in the middle of a pitching duel. But it was Kansas City Royals starter Gil ...

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