The double play was already in order when Edwin was hitting, Donaldson on 1st with Travis at 3rd. I thought it best to walk Edwin as well but there really was no advantage to it for the Orioles unless you think he was a better hitter than Jose that night. If I recall correctly Edwin was 0-3 or 4 that night.
leaving Britton out was curious but I don't think it was a completely terrible idea. Orioles get the lead and they bring him in Showalter looks like a genius. Bring him in still tied and he gasses after two innings and loses and he's crucified.
Any which way you shake it it was a great game. The walk off HR was epic.
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