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- Updated: September 17, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Orioles, who lead the Majors in home runs, have relied on their power to carry them for much of the season. Faced with an early four-run hole vs. the Rays on Friday, they used that familiar formula — homers from Pedro Alvarez and Chris Davis — to start chipping away at the deficit. But in putting the finishing touches on the rally in the final innings of their 5-4 win, the O’s turned to small ball.
Closer Zach Britton said that with the playoffs approaching, it’s something Baltimore will need to do more of as runs become a premium.
“You’ve got to get the job done somehow,” Britton said. “Sometimes it’s not with the home run. Sometimes it’s putting the ball in play and getting a guy in. Obviously, we …
