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Baseball America has him ranked as the No. 7 prospect in Baltimore's system and perhaps the organization's best athlete.

A seven-run sixth inning gave the Richmond Flying Squirrels an 11-6 victory Wednesday night at Bowie , enabling them to reach .500 at 13-13. Former Norfolk Tide Kyle Hudson had two hits two RBI for the Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles ' Double-A affiliate.

Left-handed starter Tsuyoshi Wada, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery from last season, threw 45 pitches in three innings in extended spring training in Fort Myers, Fla.

After having their home opener rained out on Thursday, the Tides did not have a good night against the Durham Bulls on Friday.

Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty, coming off a strong rookie season, is expected to join Leones de Escogido of the Dominican Winter League this weekend to get some extra at bats this winter.