CINCINNATI — For just a moment, as the benches emptied and the bullpens began the long race to the infield, there seemed to be a more literal definition to the word “fight” when it comes to the Orioles.
Anthony Santander took a pitch from Cincinnati Reds right-hander Dauri Moreta off the upper thigh, then dropped his bat and took several steps toward the mound. Then came both teams, rushing to the defense of their teammates, before cooler heads prevailed.
But the looser definition of “fight” has been with Baltimore all season. Given the situation — and given the way the Orioles have played this season — a tie game heading into the ninth inning was nothing but an invitation to complete yet another comeback.
