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October 12, 2012 Playoff ProspectusALDS Game Five Preview: Orioles at YankeesWith a pitching matchup of two no. 4 starters in a hitter-friendly ballpark, Game Four had the ingredients to become a slugfest. Instead, the Orioles and Yankees combined for only three runs in a 2-1, 13-inning Baltimore win that set the stage for Game Five this afternoon. To get you ready before first pitch, here are the PECOTA odds and projected starting lineups for the winner-take-all Game Five: Orioles (Jason Hammel) vs. Yankees (CC Sabathia) – 5:00 p.m. ET PECOTA Odds of Winning: Yankees 70.4 percent, Orioles 29.6 percent Projected Starting Lineups: |
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It is appropriate that it comes down to Game 5. These teams were nip and tuck all August and September. Except for the 9th inning of Game 1, they have never been separated by more than 1 run for the whole series. Two extra inning games.
As an O's fan I have been looking forward to another appearance in the postseason for 15 years. So is this nerve wracking and excuciating tension that lasts the entirety of each game the reward for a good season?
I don't remember it being like this before. I think this is the reward for going toe-to-toe for 167 games without flinching against an opponent that on paper should be able to beat you with their A-players on the bench. This O's team has been great to watch, but it certainly hasn't been relaxing.