BALTIMORE, June 8 (UPI) -- Nick Markakis hit a two-run homer Friday night in sparking the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-2 decision over Colorado.
It was Baltimore's second straight win after five straight losses.
Neither manager was around for the finish.
Colorado's Clint Hurdle, with his team trailing by two runs, was kicked out of the game by first-base umpire Larry Vanover in the eighth for arguing a check-swing strike call. Vanover ruled Ryan Spilborghs struck out on a check swing to end a bases-loaded threat.
Vanover ejected Baltimore's Sam Perlozzo in the sixth for arguing a balk call.
Steve Trachsel (5-4) got the win, giving up two runs on seven hits in six innings. Chris Ray got the last four outs for his 13th save.
Jeff Francis (5-5) surrendered four runs on seven hits in seven innings to take the loss.
