How the Orioles climbed back into the AL playoff race behind a resurgent starting rotation

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Baltimore's starting pitchers have engineered a stunning turnaround, winning 10 of their last 14 games and vaulting the Orioles back into the American League wild card conversation. The rotation, which had struggled earlier in the season, has become the engine driving the team's resurgence. With the pitching staff posting strong numbers down the stretch, Baltimore has gone from out of contention to a legitimate playoff threat. The O's now sit in a crowded field of wild card hopefuls, with their improved starting rotation giving them a realistic path to October baseball.