Bailey makes Red Sox debut; other notes

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BALTIMORE -- Andrew Bailey was activated from the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday and made his Red Sox debut in the bottom of the eighth inning of the 7-1 loss to the Orioles. He faced two batters, walking the first and striking out the second.
He was glad to get his feet wet in a situation where the game wasnt exactly on the line.

Its been way too long, said Bailey, who fanned 10 in six minor-league rehab appearances prior to his activation. Everything felt good and the ball was coming out of my hand good. Ill just stay ready when the phone rings. I have no expectations and were in a situation where we just need to win ballgames.

Its expected that Alfredo Aceves will stay in the closer role for the time being and Bailey will work in a setup role. Bailey spent the first 116 games of the season on the DL after the Sox shipped Josh Reddick to the Oakland As in exchange for him last winter.

Jacoby Ellsbury went 2-for-5 iand has hit safely in each of his last 37 games against the Orioles dating back to April 17, 2009. He is hitting .416 (69-for-166) over that stretch and it represents the longer hit streak against the Orioles franchise. Ellsbury left the blowout loss early; manager Bobby Valentine said the center fielder was tight."

The Red Sox recorded 11 hits in the game, but went a pitiful 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left 12 runners on base. Its not often you see a team outhit their opposition by an 11-7 margin and still lose the game by a score of 7-1.

Old friend J.C. Romero made his Baltimore Orioles debut on Tuesday night and pitched a scoreless eighth inning.

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