BALTIMORE — After being swept and eliminated from the playoffs for a second consecutive season, Orioles fans were left disappointed.
Despite the 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals, many at Camden Yards were hoping for a different outcome.
“It's a young team, they're not used to being in the playoffs. I think next year we will probably go a little further in the playoffs because of the experience," said Michael Lyons. "They have come a long way, so they just need some playoff experience, get used to the crowd, get used to the stress of being in the playoffs, and I think they will be a better team next year."
In two post season games, the O's only managed to score a single run.
“I was hoping for at least more than a run, maybe a win, maybe two wins. Hopefully that would have been the best-case scenario, but you know we got here, they’re getting some experience, which is good," said Dylan Anagnos. "We’ll be back next year hopefully."
Chris Demartino says he's proud of the team's performance overall, saying the season as a whole was great despite how it ended.
“We played 162 games, and best out of three is tough, so it’s not easy on anybody," says Demartino. "Pitching was great, but hitters chasing pitches, you got to be patient; get on base; walks are as good as a hit, and they just looked impatient."
WMAR asked fans what the Birds should do next season to go further in the playoffs.
Some suggested a change in management, while others believe the team just needs to replicate its regular season performance.
“We made the playoffs and had one of the best records. You can’t change management at this point," Lyons told us. "You have got to go with it, it's just unfortunate that we haven’t performed in the playoffs."
Like Lyons, fans we talked to are already looking forward to next season and another playoff run.
The Orioles open the 2025 season in Toronto against the Blue Jays on March 27th.
