Orioles face Angels with potential series clinch on August 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles are set to play the Los Angeles Angels on August 5 at 6:35 PM. In their previous matchup, Christian Franklin made his major league debut for the Orioles. Trevor Rogers will start for Baltimore against the Angels' Reid Detmers, who has a 4.03 ERA for the season. The Orioles hope to secure the series with a win, while changes to their lineup include Franklin leading off and Jeremiah Jackson starting in left field. The Orioles are competing in the wild card race, currently trailing the Texas Rangers.
- •Christian Franklin makes his major league debut for the Orioles.
- •Trevor Rogers starts for Baltimore against Reid Detmers of the Angels.
- •Orioles hope to clinch the series with a victory tonight.
- •Orioles lineup features new player placements with Franklin leading off.
- •The game is crucial for the Orioles' wild card aspirations.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs Angels, 6:35
"The Orioles can take the series with a win tonight
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