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Orioles' magic number to clinch playoff berth down to one after shutout win (updated) - Blog
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Mariners outlast Rangers, drop magic number to one to end postseason drought
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Orioles' dream seeding scenario, matchup for 2023 MLB playoffs
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AL contenders check-in: Orioles and Rays clinch, Wild Card and West stay close - Camden Chat
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Diaz hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Rays to 7-5 win over Mariners - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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