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Baltimore Orioles: 5 of the most exciting games of 2016

ByNate Wardle|
Sep 16, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Michael Bourn (1), outfielder Drew Stubbs (18) and outfielder Adam Jones (10) celebrate after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Michael Bourn (1), outfielder Drew Stubbs (18) and outfielder Adam Jones (10) celebrate after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 16, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Michael Bourn (1), outfielder Drew Stubbs (18) and outfielder Adam Jones (10) celebrate after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Michael Bourn (1), outfielder Drew Stubbs (18) and outfielder Adam Jones (10) celebrate after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

The Baltimore Orioles provided fans with a collection of memorable games in 2016. Here are our top five most compelling games of the 2016 season.

TheBaltimore Oriolesplayed a number of memorable games in 2016 on their way to the playoffs, but some of the most exciting did not occur at the end of the season.

I’ll admit, this may not be the most accurate list. I looked back at the overall schedule, and games that either was significant victories or involved wins by late inning pitchers. Because in many cases, these games are the ones that are most exciting. However, I may be missing a few, so hopefully you will provide your favorite game in the comment section.

Let’s get started with the only walk-off game on this list.

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Jul 24, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold (14) hits a two run walk off homer against the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

5. July 24: Cleveland Indians 3, Baltimore Orioles 5

This was one of those back-and-forth games by two of the best teams in the American League.Corey Kluberstarted, and was good for the Indians, turning in a quality start and striking out eight.

The Orioles hadJulio Borbonstarting in left field in this game,Caleb Josephat catcher andRyan Flahertyat shortstop. And,Vance Worleywas the starting pitcher in this game.

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Worley went seven innings and outpitched Kluber, leaving with a 3-2 lead after aJonathan Schoophome run in the fifth, and All-StarBrad Brachcoming in to pitch the eighth.

However, as part of Brach’s post-All-Star break struggles, he left up a run and the game was tied.

The game went to the ninth, andDarren O’Day, who had just come back to the Orioles, struck out the side, electrifying the Sunday crowd.

Indians’ closerCody Allencame in and struck outPedro Alvarez, but he reached on a passed ball and throwing error. Flaherty bunted Alvarez to second, but Joseph struck out.

Buck Showalterturned to Reimold off the bench, and he took a two ball, zero strike pitch and drove it to left center for a two-run, walk-off home run to give the Orioles a thrilling win.

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