His sinker allows him to handle right-handed batters as well as lefties, making him an asset.

WSJ: At Last, a Big-Leaguer

Wei-Yin Chen pitched nearly as well, but the Orioles' batters couldn't do much against Kuroda and his heavy, biting sinker on a cold and breezy night in the Bronx.

WSJ: After 3-0 loss in NY, Orioles finally headed home