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The gist
Orioles beat Cardinals in extra innings to gain ground in playoff race.
The win keeps Baltimore's wild-card hopes alive as they face a soft schedule.
Background
The Baltimore Orioles are in the thick of the American League wild-card race, currently fourth in the AL East with a 65-68 record. They recently completed a series against the St. Louis Cardinals, winning two of three, including an extra-inning victory that helped them gain ground. The team has been inconsistent, blowing a seven-run lead in one game but also showing resilience with comeback wins. Key players like Tyler O'Neill are dealing with injuries, and the team traded away star catcher Adley Rutschman at the deadline, adding to the challenges.
How it unfolded
- Aug 27, 2026Orioles blew a seven-run lead but managed to eke out a win to keep pace in the wild card race.
- Aug 28, 2026Trey Mancini announced he will retire as an Oriole on Sept. 19, signing a one-day contract.
- Aug 29, 2026Orioles gained ground in the playoff race with an extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Orioles' lineup has underperformed, with starters posting an OPS of .716 (20th in MLB), while bench players have been much better.
- Support
- The team is keeping hope alive with recent wins and faces the softest part of their remaining schedule.
Still unverified
Tyler O'Neill's shoulder injury severity is unclear; he was scheduled for an MRI, and the team is awaiting results.