The Orioles, after their 5-2, 11th inning wild-card loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, were careful not to second-guess their manager, but were left dazed and confused.
Zach Britton |
There were 13 pitchers used in the elimination game, throwing 297 pitches, but not a single one by Britton.
Jimenez, who had pitched in 300 games in his career, but only eight times in relief, entered the game with one out and the bases empty in the 11th. Leadoff hitter Devon Travis greeted him with a sharp single. Josh Donaldson followed with a single to left-center, and Travis scooted to third when left fielder Nolan Reimold bobbled the ball.
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