Jones’ 200th career homer a decisive blast

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BALTIMORE — Orioles center fielder Adam Jones continued his recent hot streak on Friday night and reached a major career milestone in the process.

When Jones launched a solo home run off the Tigers’ Justin Verlander in the sixth inning at Camden Yards, it not only accounted for the only run of a 1-0 victory but also gave Jones 200 homers for his career. He’s only the third active player to reach that mark having spent at least two-thirds of his career in center field, joining Carlos Beltran and Curtis Granderson.

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“I’ve been playing for a while,” Jones said. “I think it’s pretty cool. Glad we got the win. I think personal things are all cool and fine and dandy, and if you go out there and play and perform every day, things like this tend to …

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