Hello, friends.
The magic number is down to 1. Tonight could be the night the Orioles clinch the AL East. Last night had the potential to be the night too, but the Red Sox offered no help as they were beaten by the Rays, 5-0. The Orioles took care of their own business, finishing a short but sweet two-game sweep of the Nationals to reduce the number to 1. One win in their remaining four games and the Orioles clinch. One Rays loss in their remaining three games and the Orioles clinch.
Wednesday’s win over the Nationals was the 99th Orioles win of the season.