Orioles drop four-game series to Red Sox amid playoff slide
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles fell four games out of the final American League Wild Card position following a winless four-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards. The Orioles suffered back-to-back shutouts on Friday and Saturday before ending the series with a 3-1 loss on Sunday. The team struggled offensively throughout the weekend after dropping a close contest last Thursday. Manager Craig Albernaz faced criticism regarding his lineup management, specifically the limited starts for catcher Samuel Basallo against left-handed pitchers. Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has also been placed on the injured list with hamstring discomfort. Baltimore prepares to host the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game series beginning tonight as the team attempts to overcome its current deficit in the standings with 18 games remaining in the season.
- •Baltimore dropped all four games to Boston at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- •The Orioles trail the final American League Wild Card spot by four games.
- •Luis Robert Jr. is sidelined after being placed on the injured list.
- •The team begins a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians tonight.
- •Only 18 games remain on the Orioles' regular-season schedule.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles news: Swept out of contention
"Happy Monday, Camden Chatters. If you’re off work for the long weekend, remember those in the Labor Movement who fought for your right to work reasonable hours, among other things. As for the Orioles, I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say they played themselves into irrelevance over the weekend. Having been mopped by the Red […]
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