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Orioles edge Cardinals 8-7 with late clutch hit in St. Louis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:20 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Orioles edge Cardinals 8-7 with late clutch hit in St. Louis

Summary

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday, August 26, in a closely contested game. After jumping to a seven-run lead by the second inning, the Orioles saw their advantage diminish as starter Kyle Bradish struggled, allowing six runs in the fifth. Christian Encarnacion-Strand's RBI double in the ninth inning pushed Baltimore ahead, securing the win. The Orioles' defense, led by Jackson Holliday, played a crucial role in holding off a late Cardinals rally. Baltimore now stands at 65-68 in the season and aims for a series sweep on Thursday with Trevor Rogers scheduled to pitch.

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By the Numbers

•Orioles scored seven runs by the second inning but let the lead slip.
•Encarnacion-Strand's late double was pivotal for the win.
•Jackson Holliday's defensive play was key in the final innings.
•Orioles improve to 65-68 in the season standings.
•Trevor Rogers set to start in the series finale on Thursday.

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What they're saying

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ST. LOUIS — A loss would’ve been perhaps the Orioles’ worst of the season. Instead, the win counts all the same. After winning by 12 runs Tuesday, the Orioles sprinted out to a seven-run lead in the second inning Wednesday in what looked like another cruise-control victory. But Orioles starter Kyle Bradish lost his command and was hit hard in the fifth inning, allowing six runs to squander the ...
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