The Orioles (58-62) visit the Minnesota Twins (59-62) at Target Field on Wednesday for the series finale of a three-game set, with Baltimore having won four of their last ten games and Minnesota having won three of their last ten.
Tuesday's 5-2 victory gave the Orioles the series lead behind a balanced offensive attack. Gunnar Henderson went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and two RBI, while Pete Alonso matched him with a 3-for-4 line that included a home run and two RBI of his own. Christian Encarnacion-Strand added a 3-for-4 performance with a solo shot, and Brandon Young held Minnesota to one earned run over six innings with four strikeouts to earn the decision.
The Twins sit one game below .500 and have managed only three wins over their last ten games, making Wednesday a chance for Baltimore to take the series with a sweep. Minnesota sends RHP Zebby Matthews (5-8, 5.23 ERA) to the mound. Shane Baz (4-11, 3.76 ERA) goes for Baltimore. A win would give the Orioles a series sweep and move them one game closer to .500 with the trade deadline in the rearview mirror and October positioning still mathematically within reach.
Probable Starters
Minnesota Twins: RHP Zebby Matthews (5-8, 5.23 ERA)
Baltimore Orioles: RHP Shane Baz (4-11, 3.76 ERA)
Where to Watch/Listen
First pitch: 1:40 PM ET at Target Field
Weather: 90°F, Mostly Clear
TV: MASN
Radio: 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL NewsRadio (AM 1090 / FM 101.5)