Upsets are an important part of baseball. Without them, the game would probably become predictable and boring. This season alone there have been multiple upsets, with some big teams losing unexpectedly. Most recently, the Baltimore Orioles managed to pick up an epic series win in an upset against their division rivals, Tampa Bay Rays. Notably, given their flying start, the Rays are already a favorite for the World Series this year. But it was the Orioles who showed the Rays some class in a recent series.
The Orioles have struggled in recent years, missing out on the playoffs by a slim margin last season. But this year the O’s look to be in decent form. The upset series win will be a huge confidence booster and has got fans hyped up.?
Baltimore Orioles fans get hyped as the team picks up a series win over the Tampa Bay Rays
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There have been some big upsets that have taken place this season. Most recently, the Orioles upset the Tampa Bay Rays in a 3-game home series, building some momentum in the process. The Rays started the season on a historic note and currently top the AL East with the Orioles in second. Fans got hyped while reacting to the series win as Fox Sports: MLB shared the news on Twitter.
The Orioles win their series against the Rays 💪 pic.twitter.com/9BXqCWZyQ9
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 11, 2023
In a Tweet, they said, ?The Orioles win their series against the Rays ??. The Baltimore-based team picked up 2 wins to take the 3-game series. But the AL East is getting more competitive as teams brush off bad form and pick up wins.
The reactions to this series win have been extremely positive.
Some fans were hyped about beating the Rays.?
an ancient force is stirring
— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) May 11, 2023
SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK 📢📢📢
— LumpyOatmealGaming (@LumpyOatmealTTV) May 11, 2023
Let’s go O’s!
— Brian Mazan (@brimaz13) May 11, 2023
Other fans said that the Orioles are back.
It should be noted “we back up” pic.twitter.com/K67KLvILoY
— Positive Os Fan (@TroyPurinton) May 11, 2023
LETS GO
— Julio 💍🇦🇷🇮🇹 (@RasheeTouchdown) May 11, 2023
What a series. These O's are real
— 🇵🇸Jason ⚜️🌊💙🏳️🌈 #voteblue 🇺🇦 #BLM🇵🇸 (@jason_k95) May 11, 2023
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Last year, the Orioles missed the postseason by a narrow margin losing the final spot to the Tampa Bay Rays. They got into some competitive clashes during the season. But this season they are back with a vengeance. The team has a point to prove as they look ready to compete for a playoff berth.
The Orioles may still miss the postseason
Despite a massive series win over the Rays and a great season thus far, the Orioles may still miss the postseason. Experts and betting sites still project the Rays to win the AL East with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, qualifying as well. These projections put the Orioles in fourth place and outside the postseason. Only time will tell, with a vast majority of the season still left to play.
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