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Oriole offense falters again in 2-1 loss to Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:19 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Oriole offense falters again in 2-1 loss to Rangers

Summary

The Baltimore Orioles fell to the Texas Rangers 2-1 in Arlington on August 7. Despite a solid outing from Shane Baz, who pitched a complete game with nine strikeouts, the Orioles could not capitalize on scoring opportunities. They scored first but allowed two runs in the sixth inning on a home run by Joc Pederson. The loss puts Baltimore two games behind Texas for the third wild-card spot in the American League, as they continue to struggle with offensive support for their pitching staff.

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By the Numbers

•Shane Baz pitched a complete game, allowing two runs and striking out nine.
•The Orioles scored one run in the second inning but had multiple missed opportunities.
•Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning for Texas.
•The Orioles are now two games behind the Rangers for the wild-card spot.

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3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles spoil Shane Baz’s complete game in 2-1 loss to Rangers

What they're saying

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ARLINGTON, Texas — August hasn’t been kind to the Orioles’ offense. Over the team’s first five games this month, the unit averaged just 1.8 runs while going 2 for 17 with runners in scoring position. Despite manager Craig Albernaz shaking up the lineup Friday, it was more of the same as Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas bullpen combined to narrowly outpitch Shane Baz in a 2-1 win for the Rangers. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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