no matter who they play,if they dont blow it, its going to be tough unless they hit home runs and hit with risp. i like burnes and eflin in a wild card series. i just hope today wasnt the last game at camden yards this season,that would be really sad,the fans deserve better , we came out this weekend.
What bpilktree67 meant was:
(1) Burnes's L for the Brewers vs. Arizona in last year's NL Wild Card Game: 4 IP, 5 H incl. 3 HRs, 2 BB, 4 ER.
(2) Eflin's L for the Rays vs. Texas in last year's ALWC: 5 IP, 9 H incl. 2 HRs, 2 BB, 5 ER.
But yeah, less runs in more innings than Grayson and Kremer gave up.
Who would you rather face in the WC? Detroit is solid but I don’t think their bats did anything off the O’s potential playoff pitchers, you can neutralize their 2 best hitters with the 4 lefties in the pen, and Skubal as of now is lined up to pitch the last game of the regular season (which could change if they clinch before then).
Minnesota has the best offense (especially with Correa, Buxton, and Lewis healthy) and best back end of the bullpen.
KC has the best player, best 1-2 rotation punch, and they would run like crazy on the O’s (especially against Burnes).
The O’s should beat all 3 and it seems like bad karma to hope for an opponent, but the Orioles didn’t play well this weekend, started their 2 worst starters, went 4-25 with RISP, and still would’ve swept them with a sac fly last night (or maybe without an awful send) and if it weren’t for an incredible catch by Meadows today.
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