The Orioles (54-57) wrap up a three-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies (58-53) on Sunday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with Baltimore having won five of their last ten games and Philadelphia having won two of their last ten.
Shane Baz gave the Orioles a chance in Saturday's 5-0 loss, turning in 6.1 innings and allowing only one earned run while striking out four — a quality start undermined by the bullpen. Andrew Kittredge and Grant Wolfram each surrendered two earned runs in a combined one-third of an inning as Philadelphia pulled away. Gunnar Henderson and Tyler O'Neill each went 1-for-3 at the plate, while the Orioles managed no runs on the night.
Despite their recent slide — winning only two of their last ten — Philadelphia remains above .500 and in the thick of the NL East race, making them a difficult draw for a Baltimore club still fighting for positioning in a crowded AL East. The Phillies send ace Zack Wheeler (10-2, 2.53 ERA) to the mound Sunday, a significant challenge for any lineup. Kyle Bradish (7-9, 3.74 ERA) takes the ball for the Orioles. A win would give Baltimore the series and provide momentum heading into the week, with the trade deadline one day passed and the organization needing to demonstrate it can compete against upper-echelon opponents.
Probable Starters
Philadelphia Phillies: RHP Zack Wheeler (10-2, 2.53 ERA)
Baltimore Orioles: RHP Kyle Bradish (7-9, 3.74 ERA)
Where to Watch/Listen
First pitch: 1:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Weather: 89°F, Partly Cloudy
TV: MASN
Radio: 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL NewsRadio (AM 1090 / FM 101.5)