Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 65-68, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles eked out a win over the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 at Busch Stadium.
The foundation feels stable. Outpacing opponents by 7 runs this stretch. But carrying 9 on the injured list. It adds up.
Orioles Game on August 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Trevor Rogers (9-8, 4.14 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles eked out a win over the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Leody Taveras went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Pete Alonso went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 4-5 with 2 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
79 | 54 | .594 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
75 | 57 | .568 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
73 | 60 | .549 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
65 | 68 | .489 | 14.0 | W2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
65 | 69 | .485 | 14.5 | W1 |
Baltimore Orioles are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Orioles Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | .276 | .881 | 91 | |
| 20 | .218 | .692 | 51 | |
| 17 | .236 | .740 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 3.16 | 0.89 | 57.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.21 | 1.10 | 42.0 | |
| 9-3 | 3.50 | 1.36 | 123.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Orioles News
The Baltimore Orioles continued their offensive onslaught with a thrilling 8-7 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, a game that showcased their ability to jump out to big leads but also left fans with a familiar sense of unease. After an impressive 13-1 drubbing the night before, this latest game felt like a rollercoaster ride, with the Birds nearly blowing a significant advantage. Amidst the excitement, the team had to deal with the loss of outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who hit the injured list with a rotator cuff strain, prompting the call-up of infielder Luis Vazquez. As the Orioles sit at 64-68 and hover just below .500, the pressure is on to capitalize on these victories if they want a shot at the postseason despite a rocky recent stretch. This is the moment where their grit is tested, and the fans are left hoping for consistency.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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