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Rangers vs. Orioles ALDS Game 1 starting lineups and pitching matchup
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Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2
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Who could pitch for the Rangers, Orioles in the first three games
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Max Scherzer left off Texas roster for ALDS; John Means out with
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Orioles to face Rangers in ALDS after Texas sweeps Tampa Bay in
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Texas Rangers leave ace Max Scherzer off AL Division Series roster
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2023 MLB playoffs: Kyle Wright, John Means, Byron Buxton, Max
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Game 1 of ALDS between Orioles and Rangers delayed by rain
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Texas' bullpen escapes, Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
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Max Scherzer not on Rangers' roster for ALDS against Orioles
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Orioles in danger of being swept out of the postseason after