The Orioles (73-78) continue a three-game road series against the New York Mets (69-81) at Citi Field on Tuesday night, with Baltimore needing wins wherever it can find them in a fading season.
Monday's series opener belonged to starter Brandon Young, who worked five innings and allowed just one earned run while striking out six in a 2-1 Baltimore victory. Gunnar Henderson provided the decisive blow with a solo home run, and Heston Kjerstad went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI to account for the other run. Josh Walker, Grant Wolfram, Rico Garcia, and Yennier Cano combined for 4.0 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to lock down the win.
The Mets enter Tuesday having lost two straight despite winning six of their last ten, and Baltimore will face left-hander Sean Manaea, who carries a 5-7 record and 4.79 ERA into the start. Shane Baz takes the mound for the Orioles, looking to build on his team's momentum. With Baltimore sitting 3.0 games back of the final AL wild-card spot, a win in game 2 would keep the O's within striking distance — but the margin for error is nearly gone with fewer than two weeks remaining.
Probable Starters
New York Mets: LHP Sean Manaea (5-7, 4.79 ERA)
Baltimore Orioles: RHP Shane Baz (6-15, 4.05 ERA)
Where to Watch/Listen
First pitch: 7:10 PM ET at Citi Field
Weather: 74°F, Clear
TV: MASN
Radio: 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL NewsRadio (AM 1090 / FM 101.5)