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Orioles/Rays: The Real AL East Rivalry?
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ESPN's Page 2 has a hilarious article up on "the next great sports rivalry … Orioles-Rays."
Welcome to the future of the American League East.
The Orioles are in first place, percentage points ahead of the Red Sox. Boston, hanging on to its dynasty by its fingernails, is the only thing standing between Baltimore and the fast-rising Tampa Bay Rays.
Obviously, it isn't going to stay this way. The Red Sox are the clear talent in the division, and the Yankees are, well, the Yankees.
But the "rivalry" will be exciting … while it lasts.
Give the story a read if you have a chance — it's the best comedy this side of The Onion. And it even quotes the Simpsons.
1. Aug. 8, 2000: Orioles win 10-9 (15 innings)
The Rays scored five in the eighth to send the game to extras. It took seven more innings for the O's to win the longest game in the history of this heated rivalry. The losing pitcher was Esteban Yan, who was immortalized by Bart and Milhouse in a game of baseball in the park, still the best random sports reference in the history of "The Simpsons."Bart: "I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
Milhouse: "And I'm Esteban Yan of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays!"
