We hardly knew ya, David

The Wild Things' David Anderson, who homered against Florence Tuesday night before rain forced the game to be suspended, had his contract purchased Wednesday by the Baltimore Orioles. Anderson appeared in only two games with the Wild Things after being signed out of Coastal Carolina University, where he hit 21 home runs this year for a 47-16 team.

To fill the roster spot, Washington signed right-handed relief pitcher Matt Winterhalter (6-5, 205), who had a 7-3 record, eight saves and 1.02 ERA for Northern Kentucky University this year. Winterhalter gave up 24 hits and 16 walks in 35 1/3 innings. He struck out 41 batters.