Baltimore Orioles Clinch Playoff Berth Again

The Baltimore Orioles have clinched a playoff spot for the second consecutive season following a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees, marking their first back-to-back postseason appearances since 1996-1997. Celebrations included a unique setup for 20-year-old rookie Jackson Holliday, who is underage, featuring non-alcoholic drinks labeled 'Baby Bird Bath Water' to commemorate his first playoff clinch. Holliday, the son of former MLB star Matt Holliday, had a challenging season with a batting average of .169 but hit his first MLB home run upon returning to the team in July. While the Orioles are mathematically still in contention for the AL East title, they are likely to enter the playoffs as the top wild-card team. The team’s mixed performance post-All-Star break and recent struggles have raised questions about their playoff readiness. Despite this, the atmosphere in the locker room reflected a celebratory spirit as the team embraced their postseason achievement.