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MADISON, Wis. -- One start into his college career, Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook has shown he can handle big-game pressure.Hornibrook stood firm in the pocket and made third-down completions into tight coverage in the eighth-ranked Badgers win over Michigan State.The stakes are only going to get higher this weekend at No. 4 Michigan.Its really just confidence, being able to know that you can make those passes, receiver Robert Wheelwright said about Hornibrooks third-down throws.Hornibrooks poise and accuracy have stood out, especially for a redshirt freshman. Coach Paul Chryst, known as a quarterback guru and a stickler for preparation, also likes how Hornibrook gets ready for games.That takes time and theres a lot that goes into it, Chryst said. Its never-ending.All that work has paid off so far for Wisconsin (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten). A consistent passing game can make defenses think twice about stacking the box to stop lead running back Corey Clement.Hornibrook was 16 of 26 for 195 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 30-6 win over the Spartans. The offense was 7 of 16 on third downs.Some of those conversions didnt look easy.On the first touchdown drive, Hornibrook found receiver Jazz Peavy for a 25-yard gain on third-and-10 from the Badgers 35. He hit well-covered tight end Troy Fumagalli to convert a third-and-2 later in the drive.I saw him throw one to Fumagalli, its a tight window, and it was like, `Dang, I see you, Wheelwright recounted on Tuesday about Hornibrooks impressive throw.Three plays later, Hornibrook found Wheelwright for a 9-yard gain on third down to get to the Michigan State 3. The Badgers then converted the second of two successful fourth-down tries on the drive to set up a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Eric Steffes.He put them in a perfect spot, Peavy said. It feels just like practice most of the time when they look that easy like that. I wouldnt say theyre tough at all.It could go smoother if Wisconsin could get into shorter third-down situations. Its a crucial goal on the road on Saturday against the Wolverines, who are holding opponents to just 12 percent on third-down conversions.But if its a third-and-long, Wisconsin has shown that it can convert, too. Now that Hornibrook has proven that he can make those critical throws under pressure, receivers know they might have a little more leeway if their timing is a bit off.Just knowing sometimes you might not always get your depth, or you might not always be exactly where you need to be, but if you have good timing and good chemistry, you can still find those holes, Wheelwright said. 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BALTIMORE -- The Houston Astros have rediscovered their hitting groove in Camden Yards.In the process, theyve been bullying the Orioles in their own backyard.Jason Castro homered and drove in four runs, Alex Bregman and George Springer also connected and the Astros beat Baltimore 12-2 on Saturday night.The blowout came one night after the Astros whipped the Orioles 15-8 to snap a five-game losing streak.Weve had a lot of guys putting together quality at-bats, going up there trying to hit the ball hard, Bregman said.Bregman got this rout started with a two-run homer in the first inning off Chris Tillman (15-5), who had been given an extended rest because of a sore shoulder. Houston increased its lead to 6-0 in the third and went up 10-1 in the sixth.That was a good offensive night for us from the very beginning, Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. We had numerous chances we didnt even take advantage of. We continue to get contributions from the top of the lineup, bottom of the lineup, middle of the lineup. Its a fun offense when we get going.It might get even better on Sunday. The Astros announced after the game that they will recall Cuban defector Yulieski Gurriel from Triple-A Fresno and start him as the designated hitter in the finale of the four-game series.The Orioles, meanwhile, are in full recovery mode after a 1-4 start to a homestand that began with two losses to Boston.Its pretty tough to cover that many runs the last two nights, manager Buck Showalter said. Its pretty obvious we need to pitch better.Chris Davis homered in a fourth straight game and Steve Pearce also went deep for Baltimore. But the Orioles have dropped eight of 12 overall to fall into the third place in the AL East.Baltimore pitchers combined to allow a season-high 10 walks. Utility infielder Ryan Flaherty worked the ninth inning, giving up two runs and three hits.Asked the last time he pitched, Flaherty replied, High school. Wasnt very good then and still not.Mike Fiers (9-6) had liittle trouble in his first career appearance against the Orioles.dddddddddddd The right-hander went seven innings, allowing one run and five hits to lower his ERA on the road from 6.27 to 5.71.Tillman had his start pushed back from Wednesday to Saturday because of shoulder discomfort. He and Showalter insisted that wasnt a factor in one of his worst outings of the year -- two innings, six hits, six runs and five walks.Physically, I felt fine, the right-hander said. Thats the big positive coming out of this -- probably the only positive you can find. I felt good. Just couldnt command the baseball.Showalter said Tillman was rusty, and would have been forthcoming if the shoulder bothered him before his start.Hes not going to do anything to hurt the club, the manager said. I trust his honesty with us.DEUCES WILDThe Astros scored two runs in six different innings. Every starter scored at least one run.MOVESThe Astros optioned 1B Tyler White to Fresno to make room for Gurriel. ... The Orioles optioned Odrisamer Despaigne to Triple-A Norfolk after recalling him earlier in the day.TRAINERS ROOMAstros: 3B Luis Valbuena (right hamstring) was sent back to Houston to have his injury re-evaluated and could be done for the year. Its going to threaten his season, just based on where we are, Hinch said. ... OF Jake Marisnick missed a second straight game with a sore groin. I am not going to put him out there if he is not 100 percent, Hinch said.Orioles: Orioles C Matt Wieters was placed on the paternity leave list and will likely be out through at least Sunday.UP NEXTAstros: Dallas Keuchel (7-12, 4.76 ERA) starts Sunday in the series finale. In his two outings this month, the lefty blanked Texas and gave up six runs in five innings to St. Louis.Orioles: Yovani Gallardo (4-4, 5.18) has won only one of his last nine starts. Hes 1/3 since June 29. ' ' '