NY Times · Aug 7, 2023
A New Generation of Oriole Magic
Gunnar Henderson lifts one foot in the air as he reaches back to deliver a big high-five to Adley Rutschman after they both scored on a home run.The past and the future blended seamlessly on Saturday at Camden Yards, alternate visions of glory trimmed in orange and black. Between innings, the scoreboard showed clips from the Orioles’ last championship clincher, 40 years ago this fall. When the game resumed, the current players did a sharp imitation.
Flawless defense, stingy pitching, clutch hitting, heady baserunning. A sold-out crowd. Fireworks. A splash zone in the outfield stands — the Bird Bath — to hose down fans after big hits. Another win for the best team in the American League.