Orioles aim for series win against Athletics after extra-innings victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles face the Oakland Athletics tonight at 10:05 PM ET in Sacramento, aiming to build on their extra-innings win from last night. The Orioles defeated the Athletics 4-3 in ten innings, with key hits from Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand securing the victory. Tonight, Shane Baz takes the mound for the Orioles, while the Athletics will start Jack Perkins. The Orioles are two games behind the third Wild Card spot after benefiting from a Royals win against the Guardians earlier today. With the next four games crucial for their playoff push, the Orioles look to continue their winning momentum.
- •Orioles won 4-3 in ten innings last night against Athletics
- •Shane Baz starts for Orioles, looking for his first win in 12 starts
- •Jack Perkins, with a 6.68 ERA, is the Athletics' starting pitcher
- •Orioles are two games back in the Wild Card standings
- •Next four games are critical for Orioles' playoff pursuit
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Saturday night Orioles game thread: @ Athletics, 10:05 ET
"The O’s scraped out an extra-innings win last night and gained a game in the Wild Card hunt. Can they keep stacking wins
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