"Brian Roberts still hasn't done his patented headfirst slide into second base, the one that proved to be his last act as an Oriole before going on the disabled list five days into the 2010 season.

However, he accomplished everything else he wanted to Monday night in his first rehabilitation game for Double-A Bowie, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI single in the Baysox's game against the Binghamton Mets in front of an announced 2,114 at Prince George's Stadium. That leaves him 10-for-20 in six rehab games, with the previous five coming in the Gulf Coast League.

Batting leadoff and playing second base, Roberts -- who hasn't played with the Orioles since April 9, when he aggravated the herniated disk in his back while stealing second base in the home opener -- doubled down the left-field line in his first at-bat, sliding feetfirst to beat the throw.

He hit an RBI single in the second inning, grounded to first in the third, flied out the right-field warning track in the sixth and struck out looking in the eighth. He also handled three balls at second base flawlessly.

"I feel way more comfortable than I thought I would at this point," Roberts said after the Baysox's 6-2 victory. "Results are always good. I don't care if you are in rehab games or you're in the big leagues. Results are always good because they help build your confidence, and confidence is a big part of this game."

Roberts will serve as the designated hitter for the Baysox tonight and play second base for nine innings on Wednesday. He's expected to remain with Bowie through Saturday."