Frederick Keys exit playoffs after loss to Greensboro Grasshoppers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The Frederick Keys saw their season conclude on September 12 following a 7-5 loss to the Greensboro Grasshoppers in the final game of their North Division Series. Despite holding a 5-4 lead into the seventh inning, the Keys allowed three runs to cross the plate as the Grasshoppers secured the series victory. Elsewhere in the Orioles minor league system, the Norfolk Tides notched a 5-3 win over the Memphis Redbirds behind a late-game offensive surge and three scoreless innings from the bullpen. Jud Fabian hit a home run for Norfolk, and Jake Dykhoff delivered two scoreless frames in his Triple-A debut. Meanwhile, the Chesapeake Baysox fell 1-0 to the Richmond Flying Squirrels despite a strong five-inning effort from starter JT Quinn. The Baysox were limited to four hits in the defeat.
- •Frederick Keys lost 7-5 to Greensboro Grasshoppers to end their postseason run.
- •Norfolk Tides defeated Memphis Redbirds 5-3 with two runs in the ninth inning.
- •JT Quinn allowed no runs over five innings for the Chesapeake Baysox.
- •Richmond Flying Squirrels secured a 1-0 win against Chesapeake behind a solo home run.
- •Jake Dykhoff made his Triple-A debut with two scoreless innings for Norfolk.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — This week in the Orioles minors: Baysox, Keys seasons come to an end
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles minor league recap 9/12: Keys eliminated from the playoffs
"Chesapeake finished the season strong and Frederick was bounced in the playoffs. Norfolk has been less successful.
"Frederick’s outstanding season came to an end with a loss in the Division Series win-or-go-home finale.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:00 PMThis week in the Orioles minors: Baysox, Keys seasons come to an end
Chesapeake finished the season strong and Frederick was bounced in the playoffs. Norfolk has been less successful.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:00 PMOrioles minor league recap 9/12: Keys eliminated from the playoffs
Frederick’s outstanding season came to an end with a loss in the Division Series win-or-go-home finale.
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