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Orioles' Skid Reaches Six, Playoff Hopes Fade
7 Sep
Summary
- Orioles lose sixth straight game, falling further from playoff contention.
- Boston's Eli White hit a go-ahead three-run homer off Kyle Bradish.
- Baltimore struck out a season-high 17 times, scoring one run in 27 innings.
The Baltimore Orioles' season took a significant downturn on Sunday, September 7, 2026, as they suffered their sixth consecutive loss, falling 3-1 to the Boston Red Sox. This marks a season-long skid for the team and severely impacts their playoff aspirations.
Eli White's go-ahead three-run homer in the second inning, off Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish, proved to be the decisive blow. The home run followed a costly error by shortstop Gunnar Henderson, leading to all three runs being unearned. The Orioles' offense continued its struggles, scoring their only run in the first inning via back-to-back doubles and recording a season-high 17 strikeouts.
With this loss, the Orioles (69-75) now sit four games behind the third American League Wild Card spot, occupied by the Cleveland Guardians. They also trail the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers in the standings. Manager Craig Albernaz acknowledged the severity of the slump, calling it the biggest blow of the year.
Despite the current situation, the Orioles see upcoming series against the Guardians and Blue Jays as crucial opportunities to turn their season around. Pitcher Kyle Bradish emphasized the need to win each upcoming game against these direct rivals. With only 18 games remaining, the team recognizes the urgency to reverse this trend and make up ground for a playoff push.
