49 Vance Worley, SP

Twins starter Vance Worley, who allowed five runs his last time out, turned in a solid performance but did not manage to factor into the decision Friday night against the Red Sox.

Worley, who made his ninth start of the season, surrendered a run-scoring single to David Ortiz in the opening frame for his only damage of the night. He was charged with an unearned run and six hits over six innings of work. He walked three and struck out one in a 3-2 defeat in extras.

Worley saw his ERA improve from 7.15 to 6.20 after Friday's performance. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at Atlanta. He went 0-1 with a 6.52 ERA in two starts against the Braves last season.

Twins pitcher Vance Worley (1-4) permitted five runs and 11 hits over 5 1/3 innings during Minnesota's 8-5 victory over Baltimore on Saturday night. Worley needed 111 pitches to complete his outing, but still earned his first win in 13 starts dating to Aug. 1, 2012.

He was tagged for three runs in the first inning before settling down and holding the Orioles to just a run over the following four innings. He tallied one strikeout and walked a batter.

"After that (first inning) I went out there and I wasn't thinking so much," he said. "I'm here for a reason. I got to the big leagues pitching and I don't need to think too much about what I need to do out there, just make my pitches."

Worley draws the Red Sox in his next projected start Friday. He allowed three runs in five innings during his previous outing against Boston this season.