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The Baltimore Orioles were 73-78, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles eked out a win over the New York Mets 2-1 at Citi Field.

Orioles Daily Vibe Check
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getting outscored

It's a wash right now. Outscored by 5 over 7 games. The deficit is real. Pair that with a 12-man IL is starting to matter.

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Orioles Game on September 15

Opponent:New York Mets (69-81)
Location:Citi Field
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Shane Baz (6-15, 4.05 ERA) vs Sean Manaea (5-7, 4.79 ERA)
TV Broadcast:MASN, SNY
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph

Orioles Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles eked out a win over the New York Mets 2-1 at Citi Field.

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Highlights

Orioles Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
9059.604 W3
Yankees
8763.5803.5 W2
Red Sox
8268.5478.5 W2
Blue Jays
7576.49716.0 L1
Orioles
7378.48318.0 W1

Baltimore Orioles are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Orioles Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
25
Pete Alonso
 35.268.859100
16
Coby Mayo
 23.224.75160
2
Gunnar Henderson
 23.223.71058

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
61
Josh Walker
 1-01.691.0926.2
50
Rico Garcia
 5-12.970.9463.2
78
Yennier Cano
 3-33.131.0746.0

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
50
Rico Garcia
 3 SV, 2.3 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
28
Trevor Rogers
 7.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
34
Shane Baz
 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Orioles News

The Baltimore Orioles bounced back from a rough weekend in Toronto, showing signs of life with a 2-1 win over the New York Mets, thanks to Gunnar Henderson's timely eighth-inning homer that reignited the team's postseason aspirations. As the Orioles continue to chase a playoff spot, the return of Pete Alonso to Citi Field added a sentimental layer to the evening, even as he struggled at the plate, going 0-for-3. Alonso, who is on the hunt for his 300th career home run, was warmly greeted by Mets fans, a testament to his impact during his seven seasons in New York. With this win, the O’s improved to 73-78, inching closer to their potential October dreams, buoyed by Henderson's standout performance and the resilience of a team that refuses to fold under pressure.

Sources
Henderson's 8th-inning blast keeps O's October hopes alive
MLB.com
Henderson's 8th-inning blast keeps O's October hopes alive
NEW YORK -- The Orioles’ postseason odds may have taken a hit over the weekend in Toronto, but they’re not ready to give up on their 2026 season. Gunnar Henderson helped prove that on Monday night.
 Showered with cheers all night, Alonso's return to Citi Field with O's 'much appreciated'
MLB.com
Showered with cheers all night, Alonso's return to Citi Field with O's 'much appreciated'
NEW YORK -- Pete Alonso may have been born and raised in Tampa, but to the 31-year-old first baseman, New York will always feel a bit like home. And so will Citi Field, where the slugger became the Mets’ all-time home run leader during a seven-season run from 2019-25. The
 Henderson lifts Orioles to 2-1 win in Alonso’s return to NY
Camdenchat
Henderson lifts Orioles to 2-1 win in Alonso’s return to NY
Both Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor entered tonight’s game with 299 career home runs, and both players left the game still in pursuit of the milestone number. Alonso received a hero’s welcome in his return to New York, but it was Gunnar Henderson that stole the show in the low-scoring affair. Henderson launched a go-ahead […]
 Orioles vs. Mets discussion
Camdenchat
Orioles vs. Mets discussion
Pete Alonso will return to New York tonight in search of his 300th career home run. The Polar Bear is expected to receive a warm welcome at Citi Field after spending the first seven years of his career in a Mets uniform. The Orioles signed Alonso to a five year, $155-million deal last offseason. Samuel […]
 The Bullpen Held It Down
Orioleshangout
The Bullpen Held It Down
Monday marked the return of Pete Alonso to Flushing and Citi Field in New York. Alonso was cheered during batting practice as well as each of his four at-bats during the game. A two minute tribute video to Alonso was played prior to the game. Even though he went 0 for 3 with a walk […]
 The Opener: Alonso, Tolle, Guerrero Jr.
Mlbtraderumors
The Opener: Alonso, Tolle, Guerrero Jr.
Padres catcher Ethan Salas got on the board yesterday, smashing a triple off the right-field wall for his first MLB hit. The 20-year-old is the youngest player to triple for his first hit since teammate Manny Machado in 2012 (h/t Adrian Garro of MLB.com). 1. Alonso returns to Citi Field Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso […]

Orioles Upcoming Schedule

The Baltimore Orioles host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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