O's keen on not letting Marlins get in way of long-term goals

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While the Baltimore Orioles are trying to finish with the best record in the American League, the Miami Marlins are attempting to make life as tough as possible for contenders over the final two-plus months of the season.

The teams will collide on Tuesday night when Baltimore opens a three-gameseries with host Miami.

The Orioles come into town after taking two of three games