The Orioles (72-76) continue their three-game road series at Rogers Centre on Saturday, looking to build on Friday's win against the Toronto Blue Jays (73-75).
Dylan Beavers was the offensive catalyst in the opener, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in the 7-4 victory. Christian Encarnacion-Strand added a 3-for-4 performance, and Colton Cowser contributed two RBI on a double. On the mound, Chris Bassitt gave the Orioles length with five innings and five strikeouts while allowing two earned runs, with Josh Walker and Andrew Kittredge combining for 2.1 scoreless innings of relief.
Toronto counters Saturday with RHP Spencer Miles (6-2, 2.77 ERA), a young arm who has been one of the tougher outs in the AL this season. Kyle Bradish (7-13, 3.91 ERA) takes the ball for Baltimore. A win would pull the Orioles within 2.0 games of the final AL wild-card spot with the regular season winding down — at 3.0 back, there is little margin left for dropped series against a Toronto club that is right in the same playoff conversation at 73-75.
Probable Starters
Toronto Blue Jays: RHP Spencer Miles (6-2, 2.77 ERA)
Baltimore Orioles: RHP Kyle Bradish (7-13, 3.91 ERA)
Where to Watch/Listen
First pitch: 3:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre
Weather: 77°F, Overcast
TV: MASN
Radio: 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL NewsRadio (AM 1090 / FM 101.5)