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The Orioles will face the first-place Astros in a non-divisional matchup. Houston leads the lead in several offensive categories, so Baltimore will need the hot bats of Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins to lead the charge.

Playing in the American League East provides Baltimore a unique challenge. The rebuilding Birds are forced to face several difficult opponents while aching for an easier matchup. Baltimore will start a three-game series against a...

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