Final score: Orioles 6, Red Sox 2

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Melvin Dorta -- I know you're probably wondering who Dorta is, and how he became a member of the Orioles. The 27-year-old utility player signed as a minor league free agent during the offseason, and he gave the Orioles an extra option today since second baseman Brian Roberts left camp to join the United States in the World Baseball Classic. While it was only one game, Dorta certainly made a tremendous first impression. He was 2-for-2 with a run scored and a stolen base after pinch-running for Donnie Murphy in the fifth inning.

Daniel Figueroa -- OK, so there's another new player to remember after today's game against the Red Sox. Figueroa is a 26-year-old outfielder who played 104 games for the Single-A Frederick Keys last season. He batted .239 with two home runs, 29 RBIs and 33 stolen bases. Basically, I wouldn't expect much from Figueroa in the future, but he was 1-for-1 with a two-run double today.

Lou Montanez -- The 27-year-old outfielder was 2-for-3 with an RBI before being replaced by Nolan Reimold today. Montanez is hitting .353 (12-for-34) with six RBIs and seven runs scored in 15 Grapefruit League games. So far this spring, he seems to be proving that last year's Double-A Eastern League Triple Crown wasn't a fluke. It remains to be seen if Montanez will be given an opportunity in the major leagues in 2009.

Nolan Reimold -- Another game, another home run for the 25-year-old outfielder. Reimold put the Orioles ahead for good when he hit a solo home run in the eighth inning against Red Sox reliever Ramon Ramirez. It was the second straight day with a home run for Reimold, who finished 1-for-2 in the game. In 16 games during the Grapefruit League, he is batting .292 (7-for-24) with three home runs and six RBIs.

Chris Waters -- One of the forgotten pitchers in the competition for the Orioles' Opening Day rotation is Waters. The 28-year-old left-hander tossed three scoreless innings against the Red Sox, allowing two hits and two walks. He also collected three strikeouts in the outing. Overall, Waters is 2-0 with a 3.12 ERA in 8 2/3 innings during the spring. He showed flashes of excellence for the Orioles last season, and it might be a good idea to give him another opportunity in 2009.

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Chad Moeller -- The veteran backup catcher served as the designated hitter during today's game, and he was 1-for-4 with a strikeout and two runners left on base. If you're keeping track at home, that's Moeller's first hit of the spring. He is hitting .083 (1-for-12) in seven games during the Grapefruit League. It's going to be interesting to see if Moeller hits enough over the remainder of the spring schedule in order to earn a roster spot on Opening Day.

Matt Wieters -- Today's game might have been one of the roughest all-around performances of Wieters' professional career. The 22-year-old catcher was 0-for-4 with a strikeout and two runners left on base. To make matters worse, he allowed the Red Sox to score a run on a pass ball. Even with the lackluster performance, Wieters is hitting .379 (11-for-29) with one home run and five RBIs in 12 Grapefruit League games.