Orioles blow ninth-inning lead in loss to Dodgers on June 19
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles suffered a defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 19, 2026, after a ninth-inning collapse. The game saw Ryan Helsley enter with a 5-3 lead but allowed a pivotal home run to Mookie Betts. This loss follows a disappointing series in Seattle, raising concerns about the team's performance and playoff hopes. The Orioles now face significant challenges as they continue their west coast trip.
- •Orioles led 5-3 before Helsley's ninth-inning struggles
- •Betts' home run cut the lead, allowing Dodgers to tie
- •Dalton Rushing's single brought in the winning run
- •Orioles have lost four of their last five games
- •Concerns grow about team's ability to contend for playoffs
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles news: West coast woes continue
"A brutal loss, more on Mancini’s comeback, and an organizational crossroads.
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