• The Orioles showed no mercy to pitcher Bock Baker, making his Athletics debut, winning a 14-5 decision in Baltimore

• It was also Baker's only appearance with the team, and the last game of his major league career

• He was lifted after six innings in favor of Gettysburg-born left-hander Eddie Plank, who was also making his Athletics debut on a tryout basis

• Baker's teammates did him no favors, committing seven errors in the field

• Manager Connie Mack injured a figure while warming up his new pitchers

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