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10/2 Orioles vs Royals Wild Card Game #2


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1 minute ago, Dibbs31 said:

Next years lineup will be interesting. These dudes folded hard under pressure. 

Elias must see the need for a tough veteran bat.  Not sure who, but the culture is a real problem. 

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Just now, LGOrioles said:

They’ve given up 3 runs in 2 games and are about to get swept. Couldn’t ask for a more deflating sweep. 

Minus the deflating sweep last year where they got every bone in their body kicked in

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Just now, TopGunnar said:

Minus the deflating sweep last year where they got every bone in their body kicked in

I’d take that. Texas won the WS and was the best team by far in the playoffs. They’re about to lose 2 extremely winnable games to a mediocre team because they scored 1 run and can’t hit with RISP. 

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1 minute ago, TopGunnar said:

Minus the deflating sweep last year where they got every bone in their body kicked in

Last year was far worse. They weren't even competitive aside from the first game. 

This is certainly deflating, but expectations were much lower since we've seen this song and dance for months during the regular season.

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Welp go Tigers I guess. 1984 Redux would be kinda fun. Tigers - Phillies would be a fun matchup too. 

Just not Dodgers Yankees. If there is any sympathy with the baseball gods for us, not Dodgers Yankees 

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