The top of the ninth inning Sunday seemed to define the Orioles season. But maybe the bottom half, in a way, did as well.
In the top of the ninth inning against the Houston Astros, it was more Baltimore folly. The Orioles went in with a 5-4 lead, only to see the whole thing come crashing down in a three-batter comedy of errors that included a hit, a bunt single and then some Little League schtick that allowed the Astros to take a 7-5 lead.
Yes, that’s some of the stuff that has made up this season.