Max Scherzer gives up six runs as Blue Jays lose to Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-4 to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at the Rogers Centre. Starting pitcher Max Scherzer allowed six earned runs on seven hits and one walk across five innings of work. The Orioles offense secured an early advantage with a five-run second inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Colton Cowser and a two-run single from Dylan Beavers. Kazuma Okamoto provided a solo home run for the Blue Jays in the fourth inning, while Coby Mayo added a solo shot for Baltimore in the seventh. Following the loss, the Blue Jays hold a 73-75 record and now trail the Cleveland Guardians by two games for the final American League Wild Card spot. Scherzer, who now carries a 6.38 ERA, emphasized that the team must focus on winning to secure a postseason berth.

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