The Orioles (70-76) wrap up a three-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians (74-72) Wednesday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, already facing a deep hole in the AL wild-card race.
Tuesday's loss was defined by a rough outing from Brandon Young, who allowed six earned runs in just 3.2 innings before the bullpen locked things down. Pete Alonso provided the offensive highlight, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Jackson Holliday added a 2-for-5 effort with a double and an RBI. Leody Taveras chipped in a double and an RBI in the 9-5 defeat, but it wasn't enough to offset the early damage.
Cleveland has won six of its last ten and sends left-hander Foster Griffin to the mound in this series finale — Griffin's 15-4 record and 3.26 ERA make him one of the most difficult arms in the American League this season. Shane Baz takes the ball for Baltimore, working with a 5-15 record and 3.91 ERA. With the Orioles sitting 4.0 games back of the final AL wild-card spot, a loss Wednesday would effectively push their postseason chances to the margins with fewer than 17 games remaining.
Probable Starters
Cleveland Guardians: LHP Foster Griffin (15-4, 3.26 ERA)
Baltimore Orioles: RHP Shane Baz (5-15, 3.91 ERA)
Where to Watch/Listen
First pitch: 6:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Weather: 89°F, Overcast
TV: MASN
Radio: 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL NewsRadio (AM 1090 / FM 101.5)