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The Baltimore Orioles were 56-60, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles were edged out by the Texas Rangers 1-2 at Globe Life Field.

Orioles Daily Vibe Check
41°
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Cool
the bats going quiet

The score reflects some real issues. The offense at 2.3 R/G is pulling the temperature down. Pair that with a -10 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.

Orioles Game on August 08

Opponent:Texas Rangers (58-58)
Location:Globe Life Field
First Pitch:07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Kyle Bradish (7-10, 3.79 ERA) vs Jacob deGrom (7-7, 3.96 ERA)
TV Broadcast:FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph

Orioles Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles were edged out by the Texas Rangers 1-2 at Globe Life Field.

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Orioles Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
6946.600 W4
Yankees
6551.5604.5 W1
Red Sox
6451.5575.0 W9
Orioles
5660.48313.5 L2
Blue Jays
5562.47015.0 W1

Baltimore Orioles are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.

Orioles Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
25
Pete Alonso
23.247.79571
2
Gunnar Henderson
18.217.68847
16
Coby Mayo
15.205.69542

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
78
Yennier Cano
2-22.040.9139.2
50
Rico Garcia
4-12.960.8848.2
38
Kyle Bradish
7-103.791.36121.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
30
Leody Taveras
3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
37
Cade Povich
6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
63
Brandon Young
6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
78
Yennier Cano
3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Orioles News

The Baltimore Orioles dropped a tight 2-1 game against the Texas Rangers, a loss that stings as it puts them further behind in the race for the coveted wild card spot. The critical ninth-inning play at the plate, which could have tied the game, was left unresolved by a replay review, leaving fans frustrated with yet another missed opportunity to capitalize on a strong showing from Shane Baz, who pitched well but received little run support. With the Orioles now standing at 56-59, the pressure mounts as they attempt to turn things around during this pivotal road trip. As the season winds down, the combination of close losses and a struggling offense,averaging just 3.6 runs per game over the past week,underscores the need for urgency and consistency if they hope to reclaim a playoff position.

Sources
Pivotal play at plate doesn't go O's way on night Baz goes distance
MLB.com
Pivotal play at plate doesn't go O's way on night Baz goes distance
ARLINGTON -- Leody Taveras didn’t have an answer when asked if he successfully avoided a tag at the plate that would have resulted in the Orioles scoring the game-tying run in the ninth inning on Friday night at Globe Life Field. “I didn’t see, honestly,” Taveras said. “I couldn’t tell
Bassitt tosses 6 scoreless innings in third rehab start
MLB.com
Bassitt tosses 6 scoreless innings in third rehab start
Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt made his third rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Friday night, tossing six innings vs. Buffalo. The 37-year-old veteran previously threw 3 1/3 innings of one-run ball vs. Worcester on July 28, followed by 4 1/3 frames over which he gave up three runs (two earned)
Late call costs Orioles in 2-1 loss to Rangers
Camdenchat
Late call costs Orioles in 2-1 loss to Rangers
The Orioles have struggled to score for Shane Baz all season. Baltimore followed that trend tonight against the Texas Rangers, but they nearly made things right in the ninth. Christian Franklin’s first Major League hit could have evened the score at two, but replay failed to overturn an out call at home plate. In the […]
Friday night Orioles game thread: at Rangers, 8:15
Camdenchat
Friday night Orioles game thread: at Rangers, 8:15
The Orioles are back for another one of those “man, they’ve got to find a way to take two out of three” series. This one pits the club against the Texas Rangers. The Rangers (57-58) currently sit one game ahead of the Orioles in the chase for the third wild card spot. You can read […]
What Else Could He Have Done?
Orioleshangout
What Else Could He Have Done?
The Baltimore Orioles embarked on their 10-game road trip Friday night in Arlington, Texas and kicked it off with a 2-1 loss to the Texas Rangers (58-58). The loss was particulary impactful because the Rangers currently hold the third AL wild card spot, a spot coveted by at least five teams including the Orioles. What […]
MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR 8/7/2026
Orioleshangout
MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR 8/7/2026
JT Quinn (4-3) allowed 3 hits, walked 1, struck out 7 and threw a wild pitch over 5.2 scoreless innings and was the winning pitcher for the Keys.  He is the ORIOLES HANGOUT MiLB Player of the Day. NORFOLK TIDES (39-71) WON 6-3 IN 10 INNINGS AT BUFFALO BISONS (54-59) – AAA BOX SCORE CHESAPEAKE […]

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The Baltimore Orioles visit the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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