1-pitch wonder: Givens’ DP ball bails out O’s

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TORONTO — After Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman gave up three straight hits, including a game-tying RBI single to Ezequiel Carrera with one out in the fifth inning of the American League Wild Card Game on Tuesday night, manager Buck Showalter went to his bullpen and was rewarded for his decision on the very next pitch.

Right-hander Mychal Givens was called on in a high-pressure situation with runners at the corners after Carrera’s single that tied the game at 2, but induced an inning-ending 5-4-3 double play …

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