Never a doubt, Orioles. Never a doubt.
The O’s, after playing a distressingly close game against the Athletics in regulation, asserted their dominance in extra innings, rallying for five runs in the 10th to walk away with a 7-2 victory. An inning full of key hits, productive outs, and speed on the bases erased nine innings of offensive frustration and assured a series win over the A’s with a chance for the sweep tomorrow. The Birds also guaranteed a winning west coast road trip — improving to 5-3 with one game left — and extended their AL East lead to 2.