Nick Markakis tripled and singled on Friday night for his first multihit game of the season.
He raised his OPS from 565 to 618. Markakis probably belongs in Triple-A right now, and the possibility exists that he'll be sent down after either Javy Lopez or Brian Roberts comes off the DL. A well-timed hot streak is what he needs to save his job


Millar got a huge cheer before batting (standing ovation), and him and Markakis both had very good games. The difference in the game was an Ortiz bases clearing double.