Blue Jays, Orioles renew rivalry in wild-card rematch
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles start a new baseball season the same way they ended the last one: with a game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Opening day at Camden Yards on Monday features a matchup between AL East rivals with high hopes of making a return trip to the post-season.
“Anytime you play games in the division, those are the games that matter,” said Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman, who will make his first opening day start.
When Toronto and Baltimore met in the AL wild-card game last October, the stakes were significantly higher. The winner advanced in the playoffs, the loser went home.