The Baltimore Orioles will take on the Texas Rangers starting Saturday in the American League Divisional Series. Texas of course finished off Tampa this afternoon at Tropicana Field, to advance to play the Orioles. Games one and two will be Saturday and Sunday at Camden Yards. Game three is Tuesday in Texas, as is game four on Wednesday (if necessary). If it were to go five games, game five would be next Friday at Camden Yards.
MLB announced today that game one will be at 1 PM on Saturday. The start times for the other games have not been announced. For what it’s worth, the O’s took two-of-three from Texas in the second series of the season in Arlington. However Texas took two-of-three from the Birds at Camden Yards in May. So they split the season series.
And they haven’t faced one another since Memorial Day weekend. Which makes for an interesting series. Texas of course is managed by future Hall-of-Fane manager, Bruce Bochy. And of course the O’s by Manager of the Year favorite, Brandon Hyde. However Hyde will be managing in his first ever postseason game on Saturday.
At this point, you don’t look at who’s a better or easier opponent. Anyone who’s made it to this point is good. Tampa would have been the same degree of difficulty in terms of an opponent as is Texas. And on the flip side, while Texas would rather this than going home, they probably aren’t too thrilled about facing the Orioles. Needless to say, strap in for the ride!
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