Orioles’ dramatic 2-1 win over Yankees not enough to stave off elimination from postseason contention

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Orioles’ dramatic 2-1 win over Yankees not enough to stave off elimination from postseason contention

A soldout Yankee Stadium wanted to witness history. The Orioles wanted to survive. By early Saturday morning, neither had their wish granted.Baltimore’s 2-1 win Friday night over the New York Yankees shook off a late-season spell that doomed playoff hopes for a team that wasn’t expected to be contending in the first place. The victory closed the Orioles’ September at 12-15, but wins by the Tampa Bay Rays (86-71) and Seattle Mariners (86-70) late…