http://tinyurl.com/oe2qjj Hill set to make first start for Orioles Baltimore (15-21) at Kansas City (19-17), 7:10 p.m. ET By Robert Falkoff / Special to MLB.com 05/16/09 3:17 AM ET KANSAS CITY -- Three rehab starts at Triple-A Norfolk convinced the Orioles that left-hander Rich Hill is ready to take his place in the Baltimore rotation. Manager Dave Trembley made it official on Friday by announcing that Hill will start on Saturday against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The corresponding move to accommodate Hill's spot on the roster was still in the planning stages on Friday night as the Orioles evaluated the health of outfielders Luke Scott and Adam Jones. "Rich Hill will start and that's a day we're all looking forward to," Trembley said. Hill, working his way back from a strained left elbow injury, went 1-1 with a 1.38 ERA in 13 1/3 innings at Norfolk. The one negative revolved around control, as Hill walked nine over those 13 1/3 innings. But he fanned 14 and generally looked like a pitcher who can flourish if he succeeds in getting ahead of the hitters. Asked what Hill needs to do to emulate his solid, consistent season with the Cubs in 2007, when he went 11-8 with a 3.92 ERA, Trembley was quick to make his point. "I don't think Rich Hill is alone in that area. For any pitcher to be consistent, it's called strike one and throw it over the plate," Trembley said. "Command your pitches, that's the key for consistency for anyone who pitches at this level. It sounds simple, but easier said than done." Hill's arrival leaves veteran lefty Mark Hendrickson in a bullpen/spot-starter role. "From the left side, [Hendrickson] complements [Brian] Bass," Trembley said. "You have two long guys now out of the bullpen, one right-handed and one left-handed. You can match up with Mark in the middle of the game against some left-handed hitters." Trembley said his conversations with Hendrickson after he signed with the Orioles last winter revolved around plans to use Hendrickson out of the bullpen and as a starter when the need was there. "I know he wants to start, but I also know that he's a pro," Trembley said. "He has pitched for a long time and will do what's best for the team. He's got a good attitude about it." Pitching matchup BAL: LHP Rich Hill (0-0, -.-- ERA) Hill, who was placed on the disabled list on March 29, is eager to pick up where he left off in Spring Training. With Hendrickson being sent to the bullpen, it's an opportunity for Hill to help solidify the rotation. He went 1-0 for the Cubs in five starts last year and was 11-8 in 2007 when he started 32 games and worked 195 innings with a 3.92 ERA. KC: RHP Kyle Davies (2-1, 5.22 ERA) Davies held a 3-1 lead when he was relieved in the seventh inning of his last start on Sunday in Anaheim, but the Angels rallied to win. Davies, trying to bounce back from a poor start, was satisfied with his outing. He felt he had much better rhythm and tempo and avoided too much nit-picking. Davies said he tried to throw every pitch for a strike except when he got ahead in the count 0-2 or 1-2, then tried to bounce pitches. In all, he made 95 pitches, and 58 were strikes. Davies has pitched against the Orioles twice in his career, going 1-0 with a 10.80 ERA. Tidbits The Orioles have allowed 10 or more hits in 24 of their 36 games, including 14 of their past 20. ... Since 2001, the Orioles are 43-16 against the Royals. ... Right fielder Nick Markakis, who led the Majors with 18 assists last season, already has four this year. ... Second baseman Brian Roberts collected his 14th multihit game on Friday. -- 重点提示： 1. Hill明天先发。 2. 投手群炸很大。 3. Markakis本季已有4次助杀。 他上一季的18次助杀是全联盟之冠。 4. Roberts本季单场超过1安打场次来到14场。 --

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