# Baltimore Orioles 2026 season performance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/baltimore-orioles-2026-season-performance > Updated: 2026-08-23T02:41:56.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 6. In July 2026, the Baltimore Orioles extended a six-game winning streak following an 11-inning, 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros, maintaining their position at the top of the AL East standings. By August 2026, the team's record had shifted to 57-61. On August 9, the Orioles ended a scoring slump with a 10-5 win against the Texas Rangers. Pete Alonso recorded his first multi-home run game with the team, driving in four runs, while Colton Cowser and Tyler O’Neill also hit home runs. Yaramil Hiraldo earned his first major league win during the matchup. Despite the victory, the Orioles remained two games out in the American League wild-card race. In mid-August, the Orioles secured a series victory against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, winning three of four games. Following a 6-5 win on Friday that snapped the Rays’ nine-game winning streak, Baltimore won a 4-3 extra-inning game on Saturday, driven by a 10th-inning single from Tyler O’Neill. During that game, Pete Alonso hit a home run and experienced a brief injury scare, though manager Craig Albernaz clarified it was a “right calf cramp.” The Orioles concluded the series with a 10-2 victory on Sunday, fueled by a seven-run sixth inning featuring hits from Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand. On Monday night, the Rays avoided a four-game sweep with a 7-6 comeback victory. Despite the loss, the Orioles (61-64) moved into the American League’s third wild-card spot and concluded a 10-game road trip with a 5-5 record. The American League East postseason race has since intensified as the Orioles, Rays, and Yankees compete for dominance. On August 21, the Orioles snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Rays. Following that win, the Orioles moved their series against the Rays to Camden Yards. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Tampa Bay Rays defeat Baltimore Orioles 3-1 to avoid series sweep The Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1, powered by Nick Martinez's six-inning, one-hit performance. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baltimore-orioles-and-tampa-bay-rays-face-series-finale ### 2026-08-21: Baltimore Orioles host Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards The Baltimore Orioles host the first-place Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards as both teams navigate divisional standings and various injury concerns. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baltimore-orioles-host-tampa-bay-rays-at-camden-yards ### 2026-08-17: AL East postseason race intensifies as Orioles, Rays, and Yankees compete The Orioles, Rays, and Yankees are locked in a tight AL East race as Baltimore prepares for a Yankees series and Tampa Bay faces the Blue Jays following a recent comeback win over the Orioles. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baltimore-orioles-enter-al-wild-card-spot-after-sweep-of-rays ### 2026-08-14: Baltimore Orioles win series against Tampa Bay Rays The Baltimore Orioles won three of four games in a series against the Tampa Bay Rays, including a 10-2 blowout and an extra-inning win, as they chase an AL Wild Card playoff spot. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baltimore-orioles-defeat-tampa-bay-rays-to-end-nine-game-win-streak ### 2026-08-09: Pete Alonso hits two home runs in Orioles' 10-5 win over Rangers Pete Alonso hit two home runs and drove in four runs to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-5 win over the Texas Rangers, snapping a scoring slump and keeping their wild-card hopes alive. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pete-alonso-hits-two-home-runs-in-orioles-10-5-win-over-rangers ### 2026-07-17: Orioles extend winning streak to six games with 4-2 win over Astros Orioles beat Astros 4‑2 in 11 innings, extending their winning streak to six games. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-weekend-game-previews-orioles-at-astros-and-royals-vs-padres --- Cite as: Baltimore Orioles 2026 season performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/baltimore-orioles-2026-season-performance