In the American League Wild Card Game, Baltimore defeats Texas, 5 – 1, at the Ballpark in Arlington. Joe Saunders, winless for his career in Arlington, allows only one run in 5 2/3 innings. For the O’s, it is a first win the postseason since 1997.

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On October 5, 2012 — In the American League Wild Card Game, Baltimore defeats Texas, 5 – 1, at the Ballpark in Arlington. Joe Saunders, winless for his career in Arlington, allows only one run in 5 2/3 innings. For the O’s, it is a first win the postseason since 1997.

 

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Sources:
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