The Orioles (56-61) close out a three-game road series against the Texas Rangers (59-58) at Globe Life Field on Sunday, looking to avoid being swept and having dropped three straight. Texas is riding a four-game winning streak.
Kyle Bradish gave Baltimore a chance Saturday, allowing one earned run across six innings with four strikeouts, but the offense provided little support in a 5-1 loss. Jackson Holliday went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, and an RBI to account for the bulk of Baltimore's production, while Pete Alonso doubled in a 1-for-4 effort. Grant Wolfram struggled in relief, surrendering three earned runs in a single inning to seal the outcome.
The Rangers sit one game above .500 and have built momentum heading into this series finale. Texas sends right-hander Kumar Rocker (4-8, 4.08 ERA) to the mound. Cade Povich (2-1, 3.91 ERA) takes the ball for the Orioles.
The Orioles bats have gone ice-cold over the past week, precisely the wrong time as Baltimore is embarking on a stretch against wild-card and divisional competition.
Over the past seven games, the Orioles offense has recorded only 34 hits and 12 runs.
— Birdland Metrics (@birdlandmetrics) August 9, 2026
In franchise history (dating back to 1901), an Orioles team offense has produced 34 or fewer hits and 12 or fewer runs over a 7-game stretch only 9 other times.
The last time was from August…
Probable Starters
Texas Rangers: RHP Kumar Rocker (4-8, 4.08 ERA)
Baltimore Orioles: LHP Cade Povich (2-1, 3.91 ERA)
Where to Watch/Listen
First pitch: 2:35 PM ET at Globe Life Field
Weather: Indoors
TV: MASN
Radio: 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL NewsRadio (AM 1090 / FM 101.5)