Athletics aim to subdue high-octane Orioles

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The past and potential future of the Oakland Athletics will intertwine with the present of the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night when the clubs continue a three-game series.

Former A's left-hander Cole Irvin (1-3, 4.92 ERA), who hopes to solidify a spot in the Orioles' late-season rotation, is slated to return to Oakland -- where he enjoyed his share of success t