jeff baker

ARLINGTON, Texas ¿ Everyone who follows the Orioles knows that this team will go as far as its pitching takes it.

The Orioles began the season¿s unofficial second half with a gritty 3-1 win Friday night over the Texas Rangers in front of an announced 40,068.

Zach Britton took a huge step forward, throwing his best game of the year. He held a dangerous Tigers lineup scoreless for seven innings in a 3-2 win.

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