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7 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

I don't think Orioles will fall apart but at this point I am starting to think in order to get in Twins need to come back to the pack some so to speak.  

I agree. Their schedule is so easy, I just don't know if it's going to happen.

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10 minutes ago, capyy said:

The loss today feels huge. Thought they needed to win 2 of 3 vs the yanks, and Bundy was their best shot at any game in the series.

I guess though, if the Twins lose tonight I it's not as big a big deal. 

Yes, today hurt my morale. At home, September, playoff race, our 1 vs their 5...and everyone came up small. Hoping for the best from here on out, but after a blah series vs the Jays and this loss, my expectations are much lower than a week ago. 

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20 minutes ago, bpilktree said:

Bridwell was horrible again though.  He maybe coming back to earth his lack of strikeouts was a sign it may not last for him.

This last week I heard Joe Angel say something along the lines of the Angels had never seen him pitch,  they just had good reports on him.  

It is tough for top picks to make it in a rotation nevermind someone like Bridwell. 

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Assuming the Orioles can't win the first wildcard, does anybody think they might be better off if the first wildcard goes to the Red Sox rather than the Yankees? The O's play the Sox a lot tougher than the Yankees and their lineup isn't very imposing. Also if the Red Sox go down to the wire with the Yankees they might have to use up Chris Sale the final weekend. 

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9 minutes ago, Moshagge3 said:

Assuming the Orioles can't win the first wildcard, does anybody think they might be better off if the first wildcard goes to the Red Sox rather than the Yankees? The O's play the Sox a lot tougher than the Yankees and their lineup isn't very imposing. Also if the Red Sox go down to the wire with the Yankees they might have to use up Chris Sale the final weekend. 

It would also mean they would have stumbled some down the stretch if you believe in momentum. We usually play well in Fenway. It would not suprise me in the least if Boston is beat out by NYY. Betts isn't having a great year. They look vulnerable. If Severino keeps pitching well they can catch them. 

 

Just hope we have this question at the end of the year. 

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