Orel

American

[aw-rel, oh-rel, uh-ryawl] / ɔˈrɛl, oʊˈrɛl, ʌˈrjɔl /

noun

a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, on the left bank of the Oka River, S of Moscow.

Orel British

/ aˈrjɔl /

noun

a city in W Russia; founded in 1564 but damaged during World War II. Pop: 333 000 (2005 est)

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Orel

It was October 1988 and Orel Hershiser pitched well in the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

It looks a little silly—Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser compared it to something typically seen in a beer league softball game—but the results have been extraordinary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Orel Hershiser made Dodger history in 1988 with postseason pitching resilience that cemented his famous nickname.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2025

“Fortunately Orel was so good that year that he overcame the significant disadvantage of my being in the stadium,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025

After his liberation he reached Orel, and on the third day there, when preparing to go to Kiev, he fell ill and was laid up for three months.

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