The Orioles (75-79) host the Milwaukee Brewers (96-58) in game 2 of a three-game series Saturday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, looking to even things up after dropping the opener a night ago.
Pete Alonso provided the biggest bat in Friday's 6-5 extra-innings loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Coby Mayo was the offensive standout of the night, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, while Gunnar Henderson added a 3-for-5 performance. On the mound, the bullpen largely held its own — Luis De León, Josh Walker, Anthony Nunez, Andrew Kittredge, Grant Wolfram, and Yennier Cano all worked scoreless innings — but starter Cade Povich allowed three earned runs in 3.2 innings, and Rico Garcia surrendered two more in two-thirds of a frame during the extra innings.
Milwaukee presents a formidable challenge, with a 96-58 record that reflects one of the most dominant teams in baseball this season. LHP Robert Gasser (4-5, 4.30 ERA) takes the mound for the Brewers. Trevor Rogers (10-10, 4.22 ERA) goes for Baltimore. With the Orioles sitting 3.0 games back of the final AL wild-card spot, a win Saturday would keep them within striking distance — dropping two straight in this series to a Milwaukee club playing this well would make that math considerably harder.
Probable Starters
Milwaukee Brewers: LHP Robert Gasser (4-5, 4.30 ERA)
Baltimore Orioles: LHP Trevor Rogers (10-10, 4.22 ERA)
Where to Watch/Listen
First pitch: 4:05 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Weather: 81°F, Mostly Clear
TV: MASN
Radio: 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL NewsRadio (AM 1090 / FM 101.5)