Inspired by Taylor Swift re-releasing her own songs as (Taylor’s version), Camden Chat writers will be spending the rest of 2023 re-releasing some Orioles game recaps and giving them better endings. Next up is the 1982 season finale, in which the Orioles and Brewers entered the last game of the season tied for first place, facing off for a trip to the postseason. Let’s forget about what actually happened and try this reimagined account instead.
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 3, 1982 — It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that today’s showdown between the Orioles and the Milwaukee Brewers was one of the most important regular season games the O’s have ever played.