Orioles drop series to wild card teams, sit last in AL East
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on August 12, marking their second consecutive series defeat to wild card competitors. This loss leaves them 2.5 games out of the third wild card spot and last in the AL East. Previously, the Orioles also lost a series to the Texas Rangers, further jeopardizing their playoff hopes. Starting August 13, they face a challenging 10-game stretch against the top teams in the American League, including the on-fire Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees.
- •Orioles trail the third wild card spot by 2.5 games.
- •They are currently in last place in the AL East.
- •Baltimore has lost series to both the Twins and Rangers.
- •The next series includes seven games against the Rays.
- •Shane Baz struggled in the loss against Minnesota.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles news: Another lost opportunity for the O’s
"The Orioles lost their second straight series to a wild card competitor, sinking them further out of the race.
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