Thursday Morning Quick-Hits

Rocco Baldelli's single tied the game in ninth inning (photo:Boston.com)

Don't forget Matty is filling in for Shoe on The Morning Jab today until 10 am, give it a listen as he talks Red Sox baseball on 96.3 The Big Jab!

• The Red Sox showed that karma is a double-edged sword, coming from behind to beat the Orioles 6-5 in extra innings. The Sox are off today, so make sure anything that is on that honey-do list gets done tonight.
• Although rumors that Danny Ainge and Leo Papile visiting Rasheed Wallace have run rampant, it has been confirmed to the CMSB that Ainge only called the enigmatic forward. He is planning to visit Boston, possibly today.
• The Bruins opened free agency by signing some their own free agents and one from the Habs. Check out our friends over at Inside Hockey for the latest news on the NHL Free Agent Period.
• New Britain swept a double-header from the Sea Dogs at Hadlock last night. Tonight's game is at 7 PM and can be seen on NESN.
• The Red Sox agreed to terms with first round pick Reymond Fuentes.
• Looks like the Lewiston MAINEiacs are ready to solidify their roster.
• Long time High School Football Coach Niles Nelson takes over Husson Football.
• Jim Renner took home the prizes in the Charlie's Portland Maine Open finishing with -14 129.
  

WEDNESDAY QUICK HITTERS

Renner of RI leads The Charlie's Portland Maine Open (Courtesy Boston.com)

• Jim Renner leads The Charlie's Portland Maine Open at a soaked Riverside by 1 stroke (-6 overall). Play concludes today.
• Kason Gabbard continues to struggle as he allows allowing seven runs on three hits, four walks and two hit batters. the New Britain Rock Cats beat the Sea Dogs 9 - 5.
  
• The Buffalo Sabres extend qualifying offers to Portland Pirates Marek Zagrapan and Mark Mancari. Zagrapan has signed a contract with the Severstal Cherepovets of the KHL for the upcoming season. Hat tip to Chris Roy for the news.
  
• The Lewiston MAINEiacs select 2 in the QMJHL Import Draft.
• Eddie House opts to stay with the Boston Celtics next season.
• The Rasheed Wallace to Boston rumors are catching on (maybe that Gary Tanguay has a career as an NBA Insider).
• Red Sox 3rd Baseman Mike Lowell goes on DL.
• Patriots Linebacker Tedy Bruschi talks post playing career.
• In a bullpen fail of epic proportions, the BoSox fell to the Orioles last 11-10. Wasting an excellent outing from John Smoltz, the Sox bullpen allowed 10 runs after cruising to a 10-1 lead in the seventh inning. With apologies to Dr. Dre, Amalie Benjamin has the aftermath here. Remember if you are working today the Red Sox play an afternoon game in Baltimore. Coverage on The Big Jab 96.3 starts at 12:50, as Josh Beckett will take the hill against Brad Bergesen.