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The Next Team Up Is...
The 2017 Minnesota Twins!
2005 Orioles vs. 2017 Twins
King of the Hill streak: 2005 Orioles(2)
Jim Reynolds: “Alright, here we go, Orioles coming in 74-88 in ’05, not exactly a powerhouse, but you can’t sleep on Miguel Tejada. That guy’s still clutch, always driving in runs when you need ’em.”
Mark Callahan: “True, and Melvin Mora gives them some pop, but beyond that? Their lineup’s a little thin. Starting pitching’s been inconsistent too—Ponson’s streaky, and the rest of the rotation? Question marks. Bullpen’s shaky at best.”
Jim Reynolds: “Contrast that with the 2017 Twins, though. They’re 85-77, solid pitching from Santana, Gibson, and a bullpen that can close games. Offensively, they’ve got power with Dozier, steadiness with Mauer, and Rosario’s emerging. Plus, their defense up the middle is really tight.”
Mark Callahan: “Exactly, and the Twins can play situational baseball too. Speed’s not elite, but they move runners smartly. Orioles are going to need timely hits and maybe some small-ball magic if they want a shot here.”
Jim Reynolds: “Storylines are clear: can Tejada carry Baltimore over Minnesota’s pitching depth? Can the Orioles’ streaky offense find a rhythm against a disciplined Twins rotation?”
Mark Callahan: “My money’s on Minnesota, honestly. Pitching depth plus a balanced lineup—Orioles are gonna need a miracle. I see this going six games, Twins taking it, though I wouldn’t rule out a few Orioles blowouts if Tejada and Mora get hot.”
Jim Reynolds: “Agreed, Twins in six. Orioles might steal a game or two, but overall Minnesota’s consistency wins out.”
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Game 1: Minnesota 2017 Twins defeat Baltimore 2005 Orioles, 9 to 4
Headline: Minnesota 2017 Takes World Series Opener, 9-4
W: E. Santana (1-0) L: E. Bedard (0-1)
HR: MIN2017: M. Kepler (1)
Game 2: Minnesota 2017 Twins defeat Baltimore 2005 Orioles, 12 to 8
Headline: Grossman, Twins Sink Orioles Again in Game 2
W: R. Pressly (1-0) L: A. Rakers (0-1)
HR: MIN2017: B. Buxton (1), R. Grossman 2 (2)
Game 3: Baltimore 2005 Orioles defeat Minnesota 2017 Twins, 7 to 3
Headline: Home Loss Shrinks Twins Series Lead to 2-1
W: B. Chen (1-0) L: P. Hughes (0-1)
HR: BAL2005: J. Gibbons (1), M. Mora (1)
Game 4: Baltimore 2005 Orioles defeat Minnesota 2017 Twins, 11 to 7
Headline: Baltimore 2005 Win to Pull Even With Minnesota 2017
W: A. Rakers (1-1) L: M. Belisle (0-1) S: B. Ryan (1)
HR: MIN2017: J. Mauer (1)
Game 5: Minnesota 2017 Twins defeat Baltimore 2005 Orioles, 4 to 3
Headline: Pivotal Game 5 Goes to Host Twins, 4-3
W: R. Pressly (2-0) L: T. Williams (0-1) S: T. Hildenberger (1)
HR: BAL2005: J. Gibbons (2)
Game 6: Baltimore 2005 Orioles defeat Minnesota 2017 Twins, 12 to 4
Headline: Tejada Blasts Twins, Orioles Take Game 6, 12-4
W: D. Cabrera (1-0) L: J. Berrios (0-1)
HR: MIN2017: B. Buxton (2) BAL2005: E. Byrnes (1), M. Tejada (1)
Game 7: Baltimore 2005 Orioles defeat Minnesota 2017 Twins, 7 to 3
Headline: Orioles Top Twins
W: B. Chen (2-0) L: P. Hughes (0-2)
HR: MIN2017: E. Rosario (1) BAL2005: J. Lopez (1), B. Roberts (1)
MVP: 2B Brian Roberts(BAL)
2005 Orioles defeat 2017 Twins 4-3
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