Orioles defeat Blue Jays as Scherzer allows six runs in series opener
MLB.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles opened a series against the Toronto Blue Jays with a 7-4 victory on Friday. Max Scherzer struggled on the mound, surrendering six runs early in the contest to put the Blue Jays in a deficit from which they did not recover. A baserunning error by Vlad contributed to the team's difficulties during the game. This result leaves Toronto trailing the Cleveland Guardians by two games in the race for the final American League Wild Card spot. The Blue Jays now look to recover as the series continues on their current homestand.
- •The Orioles defeated the Blue Jays 7-4 on Friday night.
- •Max Scherzer allowed six runs early in his start.
- •A baserunning error by Vlad hindered the Blue Jays offense.
- •Toronto sits two games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final AL Wild Card spot.
- 6:40 AMMLB.com — Vlad's baserunning slipup, Scherzer's 6-run start shape series-opening loss vs. O's - MLB.com
"TORONTO -- All of the Blue Jays’ momentum coming into this homestand came crashing down in a few early, ugly minutes on Friday night. The 7-4 loss to the Orioles leaves the Blue Jays two games behind the Guardians for the final AL Wild Card spot, but at this …
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