BALTIMORE — It would not matter how good or unhealthy you have been, all you gotta do is make the playoffs.
Then, all bets are off.
That just about sums up the 2024 Orioles to a tee.
They secured a wild card spot Tuesday evening after defeating the New York Yankees 5-3.
So the query now could be, are you October prepared?
That’s the Orioles’ playoff motto.
The group unveiled their first bits of postseason gear at their fan store at Camden Yards Wednesday morning.
That consists of ‘October Ready’ shirts, fitted hats, and postseason baseballs, with extra gadgets coming later within the week.
WMAR spoke with one fan who purchased his gear on-line Tuesday evening as quickly because it got here out.
He mentioned it is essential to get gear like this since you by no means know in the event you’ll have an opportunity to get it once more.
“For the previous 15 years, for probably the most half, apart from a pair [of] groups from the mid-2010s, successful hasn’t been a giant factor proper right here. So, any time we are able to doc that with one thing official, that is a fantastic feeling,” mentioned Brian Moran.
The O’s wild card collection begins October 1.
They might have a spot secured, however these O’s nonetheless have rather a lot to play for.
They tackle the Yankees for the second sport of their three-game collection tonight, with a slim probability to take the AL East from New York.
The high wild card spot may additionally nonetheless be obtained.
All that has to occur is that they should beat the Yankees, and the Detroit Tigers should lose to the Tampa Bay Rays.
