The Orioles are headed to the playoffs for the first time in seven years and they marked the occasion with a celebration worthy of snapping such a long drought.
With a thrilling 5–4 win in 11 innings over the Rays on Sunday and the Rangers’ loss to the Guardians, Baltimore clinched its first postseason appearance since 2016. Times have been touch for the O’s since that most recent playoff appearance (they had three seasons with at least 108 losses), so everybody was ready to let loose after the trip to October was secured—everybody, including the general manager.
The wild celebration in the home clubhouse featured the usual suspects—champagne and beer being sprayed all over the place by players wearing goggles. It also featured the team’s general manager, Mike Elias, chugging from a beer bong.
