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The Orioles entered 2010 with a litany of questions facing their pitching staff. After a forgettable 2009, where the Orioles finished in the bottom rung of nearly every major statistical category, the Orioles have placed their faith in a group of promising yet unproven youngsters, a reliable veteran ace, and a closer freshly adorned with a two-year, $17 million contract. Despite holding a 3-2 lead entering the ninth inning on Tuesday night, the O’s would ultimately fall short as the Rays were able to load the bases in the final inning and drive in the winning run off a Carl Crawford single. Mike Gonzalez opened the inning by striking out Pat Burrell with a pitch low and inside, but that would be the last out in this opening day contest as rookie Sean Rodriguez and Kelly Shoppach woul ...

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