The Orioles (69-75) open a 3-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians (73-71) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Monday, having dropped six consecutive games.
Baltimore's pitching kept it competitive Sunday against Boston despite the 3-1 loss. Kyle Bradish threw four scoreless innings with three strikeouts, and Cam Sanders and Anthony Nunez each added scoreless outings — Sanders striking out three in one inning, Nunez fanning three across two. The offense managed little, though Christian Encarnacion-Strand delivered the team's lone run on a double and Pete Alonso went 2-for-4.
Cleveland enters without a specific division rank available, but at 73-71 the Guardians remain in contention and present a genuine challenge to a Baltimore club that cannot afford more losses. LHP Joey Cantillo (9-8, 3.81 ERA) takes the ball for Cleveland. LHP Trevor Rogers (9-9, 4.30 ERA) goes for the Orioles. A win Monday would begin chipping away at a 4.0-game deficit for the final AL wild-card spot — at this point in September, each game is a direct exchange with teams ahead of them in the standings.
Probable Starters
Cleveland Guardians: LHP Joey Cantillo (9-8, 3.81 ERA)
Baltimore Orioles: LHP Trevor Rogers (9-9, 4.30 ERA)
Where to Watch/Listen
First pitch: 1:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Weather: 81°F, Clear
TV: MASN
Radio: 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL NewsRadio (AM 1090 / FM 101.5)