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BALTIMORE – The Orioles, fresh off a tumultuous trade deadline that saw the departure of several key players, secured a 3-1 victory over the Angels at Camden Yards on Tuesday night. This win keeps Baltimore in contention for a Wild Card spot, despite significant roster changes.
President of baseball operations Mike Elias addressed the team and later reiterated on air that the organization is not in a rebuilding phase, emphasizing the talent still present at both the major league and minor league levels. Manager Craig Albernaz echoed this sentiment, underscoring the team’s continued belief in their playoff aspirations.
On the field, Cade Povich, recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to fill a rotation spot, delivered an impressive performance, pitching six scoreless innings. The offense was sparked by Pete Alonso, who contributed a crucial two-run single in the third inning, ultimately propelling the Orioles to their 55th win of the season.
The Orioles now stand 2 1/2 games out of the third American League Wild Card position, demonstrating their resilience in a competitive postseason landscape, even after trading players such as catcher Adley Rutschman and pitcher Dean Kremer.
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