Times wires
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Orioles 5, Royals 3
BALTIMORE — Adam Jones capped a ninth-inning uprising with a two-run walkoff homer against closer Joakim Soria, lifting the Orioles. Jones hit an 0-and-2 pitch far over the centerfield wall to cap a three-run rally. Upon reaching the plate, Jones was buried under teammates celebrating Baltimore's third straight victory. The Orioles improved to 1-21 when trailing after eight.