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Adley Rutschman hit a two-run homer and Grayson Rodriguez pitched 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball to lead the Orioles to their fourth straight win, 5-1 over the Nationals, lowering the club’s magic number to win the AL East title to one.

What is the Orioles' magic number? Here are how many wins or Rays losses they need to clinch the AL East title.

The Baltimore Orioles play the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 27, 2023.

Gerstell Academy and St. Paul's School for Girls played a scoreless game up until the final seconds when Ashley Hayunga scored the game-winning goal for St. Paul's,

Ravens safety Marcus Williams, center Tyler Linderbaum and left tackle Ronnie Stanley were among a handful of players who returned to practice Wednesday, but several key contributors, including safety Kyle Hamilton, were sidelined or limited.

The Orioles activated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk. The club will also start wearing No. 5 patches to honor late third baseman Brooks Robinson.

Kyle Van Noy, a versatile linebacker who has been a consistent pass rusher for much of his nine-year NFL career, has had at least five sacks each of the past four seasons and in five of the past six.

The Orioles have been creating postseason memories for more than half a century. With the team poised to make more in 2023, here’s a look back at the most magical moments in franchise history.