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Baltimore Orioles 2026 season performance

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The Baltimore Orioles are currently competing for the final American League Wild Card spot, sitting one game behind the leader with 31 games remaining in the season. While the team has maintained a strong pitching presence, ranking 7th in the majors in ERA since July 1st, offensive inconsistency has been a primary obstacle. Recent roster changes, including the trades of Adley Rutschman, Taylor Ward, and Tyler Wells, have shifted the team's dynamic. On August 25, 2026, the Orioles began a nine-game road trip with a 13-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Pete Alonso led the offense with four hits and four RBIs, but was removed in the fifth inning as a precaution due to a calf injury. On August 27, the Cardinals prevented an Orioles sweep with a 7-5 victory at Busch Stadium. Early home runs from Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías provided the Cardinals with an advantage against Orioles starter Trevor Rogers, who allowed six runs over five innings. Although Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer in the seventh to narrow the gap, the Cardinals held on to secure the win, with Riley O’Brien earning his 34th save of the season. victory. Following ~~the series, the Orioles moved on to face the Athletics in Sacramento. After an initial 4-3 extra-inning victory,~~ this, the Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Sacramento ~~Athletics with an 8-5 win at Sutter Health Park. Gunnar Henderson~~ Athletics, led by Gunnar Henderson’s four-hit performance. On September 12, the ~~comeback, going 4-for-4 with two home runs,~~ Orioles secured a ~~triple, and five RBIs. Coby Mayo also contributed~~ 7-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, driven by a ~~three-run home run, tying~~ five-run second inning. However, the ~~major league lead~~ win did not close the gap in the wild card race, as the team remains three games behind the Cleveland Guardians. Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish struggled during the outing, following recent performances where he has faced criticism for fatigue and a lack of command. Despite Bradish surrendering eight hits and two home runs ~~against left-handed pitchers this season. The win brings~~ in a recent three-inning appearance, manager Craig Albernaz stated that the ~~Orioles' record~~ team feels comfortable continuing to ~~68-69.~~ start him due to his “competitive nature.”

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