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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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Matt Wieters
Jun 5, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters (32) hits a two run single during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

2. June 5: New York Yankees 1, Baltimore Orioles 3

Just two days before the Ventura game, the Orioles had a huge victory over the New York Yankees.

The Orioles’ offense was stagnant offC.C. Sabathia, who went five innings allowing only two hits.

Kevin Gausmanhad another good outing, allowing only one run through six innings, but was in-line for another loss.

The Yankees went toDellin Betancesin the seventh, and also the eighth as it poured rain in Baltimore.

Mark Trumbo walked, Chris Davis singled, andNolan Reimoldstruck out, but then the tarp came out. The delay lasted over an hour and 30 minutes, forcing Betances out, andAroldis Chapmaninto the game.

Jonathan Schoop struck out, and then the Orioles got a big hit fromFrancisco Penato load the bases.

Matt Wieterscame in off the bench and hit a slow single back up the middle off Chapman, scoring two and giving the Orioles the lead. But,Jacoby Ellsburyairmailed the throw, and the Orioles scored three on the play and moved Wieters to third.

Zach Brittoncame in and got two ground outs and a strikeout to give the Orioles a big come-from-behind victory, and Chapman his first loss in pinstripes.

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