The Improbable is close to happening: The Orioles are closer to a playoff spot...
This year has been one hell of a ride for us fans, and on Sunday, the
Orioles closed out their final regular season game at home by defeating
the Boston Red Sox, 6-3. The Orioles would complete a weekend sweep of
the Red Sox, who have been nothing short of a train wreck.
In front of a crowd that numbered over 41,000 – the vast majority in
orange – the Birds of Baltimore put themselves in reach of a playoff
spot as Nate McLouth, J.J. Hardy and Chris Davis all homered.
Joe Saunders – who on the afternoon – came through on the mound,
pitching 7 1/3 innings and giving up three runs in a workman-like
performance; thereafter, Jim Johnson got his 50th save.
With a win, the Orioles earned their 92nd victory on the
season – a feat that I think few people even envisioned in March. As
well, if the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim lost either of their two
games in a day-night doubleheader, the Orioles secure a playoff spot.
The Orioles finished off the Red Sox, and the players along with the
coaching staff took the field and watched the scoreboard. Like everyone
else in attendance, the Orioles were watching the scoreboard waiting to
see if the Angels would lose to the Rangers in game one of their
doubleheader.
It was going to be a picture-perfect moment, the players would see
the Angels lose in the ninth inning, and they would get to frolic and
celebrate in front of the fans. Everyone left in the stadium was waiting
for a magical moment; however, it would not come.
The Angels would score twice in the frame, and the Rangers did not come back.
When all was said and done, the Angels would keep their faint playoff
hopes alive. Fans at Oriole Park left somewhat disappointed; however,
almost everyone was amazed by what they saw and have faith that they
will come out of Tampa Bay and secure a playoff spot.
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