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May 2, 2012; Bronx, NY, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters (32) hits a home run to right during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.  Baltimore won 5-0.
May 2, 2012; Bronx, NY, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters (32) hits a home run to right during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Baltimore won 5-0.

It's an off day as the Orioles travel up to Boston for the weekend series. They went 2-1 in New York, what are your predictions against the Red Sox?

Are you playing Pick 6? How did your team do last night? I didn't have much luck despite a good game from Justin Verlander. Shoulda picked Jered Weaver! His no-hitter was good for 30 points . The first game today begins at 12:10, so be sure to get your picks in before then. The weekly leader boards are calculated Monday-Sunday and I'm thinking of trying a week-long Pick 6 contest next week, so keep an eye out for the announcement.

Now, links:

Orioles Take Two Of Three From The Yankees | Camden Crazies
Daniel gives in a little bit to the excitement.

School of Roch: Showalter speaks after 5-0 win
Feel good quotes!

History Is Bunk, When The New York Times Writes It About The Yankees | Deadspin
H/T to Luke E and UMBC Oriole Fan for pointing this out in last night's gamethread.

Dylan Bundy, Baltimore Orioles' 19-year-old prospect, quickly building his résumé - ESPN
Another article posted in the comments yesterday that's definitely worth a read if you missed it.

Orioles uncertain if they're contenders yet, but they are at least on right path - CBSSports
Jon Heyman has noticed that the Orioles are playing well. It's all downhill from here.

O's map out Britton's rehab after 'pen session | orioles.com
If all goes well, Zach Britton will be activated in early June. But if the Orioles are still pitching the way they have lately, where does he go?