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Cardinals rally from seven down but fall to Orioles 8-7

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Cardinals rally from seven down but fall to Orioles 8-7

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals staged a comeback from a seven-run deficit but lost 8-7 to the Baltimore Orioles on August 26. After trailing 7-0, the Cardinals tied the game with six runs in the fifth inning, largely thanks to Nolan Gorman's home run. However, closer Riley O'Brien struggled again, allowing a key double in the ninth that led to Baltimore's winning run. This loss marks the Cardinals' fifth straight defeat, worsening their struggles as they approach the final stretch of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals scored six runs in the fifth to tie the game at 7.
•Riley O'Brien allowed the go-ahead run in the ninth inning.
•This defeat extends the Cardinals' losing streak to a season-high five games.
•Cardinals now hold a record of 66-68 for the season.
•Nolan Gorman hit a significant home run in his return from injury.

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3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Rally Back from Seven Down, but More Closing Troubles Lead to Loss

What they're saying

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The Cardinals battled back from a seven-run deficit, but they lost 8-7 to the Baltimore Orioles when closer Riley O'Brien surrendered a single, a wild pitch and a run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning. The Cards' losing streak is up to a season-worst five games.
— Yahoo Sports

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