Ryan Flaherty walks back to the Oriole dugout after his game-ending strikeout in Baltimore's AL division playoffs opener against the Yankees on October 7, 2012. The Yankees won the game, 7-2. (BRIAN TROUTMAN/WMAR)

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Orioles catcher Matt Wieters throws a base runner out at third during the first inning of the AL division playoff opener against the Yankees on October 7, 2012. (BRIAN TROUTMAN/WMAR)

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters makes a throw to third for an out in the first inning of the AL division series opener with the Yankees on October 7, 2012 at Camden Yards. (BRIAN TROUTMAN/WMAR)

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Many fans still in the stands in the bottom of the ninth inning rallied their caps in support of the Orioles, but fan support wasn't enough. After three outs, the game ended in a Yankee 6-2 win. (BRIAN TROUTMAN/WMAR)

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Derek Jeter approaches the plate for his first at bat against the Orioles in the AL division series playoff opener in Baltimore on October 7, 2012. (BRIAN TROUTMAN/WMAR)

Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez celebrate the Yankees' first run of the AL division playoff opener in Baltimore on October 7, 2012. (BRIAN TROUTMAN/WMAR)

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Chen has a strong following in Baltimore. Shirts with his name spelled in Mandarin Chinese are at licensed retail outlets. (BRIAN TROUTMAN/WMAR)

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As rain began to fall on the field at Oriole Park Sunday evening, crews wasted no time getting the infield covered (BRIAN TROUTMAN/WMAR)

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Orioles vs. Yankees - ALDS - Game One

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Orioles vs. Yankees - Game One - October, 7th 2012 - Photo: Brian Troutman

Orioles vs. Yankees - Game One - October, 7th 2012 - Photo: Brian Troutman

Orioles vs. Yankees - Game One - October, 7th 2012 - Photo: Brian Troutman