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Orioles face Phillies in rubber match on Sunday afternoon

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Orioles face Phillies in rubber match on Sunday afternoon

Summary

The Baltimore Orioles host the Philadelphia Phillies in a rubber match today at 1:35 PM ET. Baltimore, currently 1.5 games back from a Wild Card spot, looks to improve its standing after a narrow loss to Atlanta last Sunday. Probable pitchers are Kyle Bradish for the Orioles and Zack Wheeler for the Phillies. Bradish aims to build on a strong home performance, while Wheeler seeks to continue his dominance against the Orioles after a rough outing in 2024. Both teams have seen success against each other's pitchers in past matchups, adding to the stakes of today's game.

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By the Numbers

•Game starts at 1:35 PM ET at Camden Yards
•Kyle Bradish vs. Zack Wheeler on the mound
•Orioles look to capitalize on past success against Wheeler
•Baltimore is 1.5 games back in Wild Card contention
•Importance of this rubber match is heightened by playoff implications

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5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Phillies, 1:35pm ET

What they're saying

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Sitting just 1.5 games back froma Wild Card spot, the O’s look to win an important rubber match vs. the Phillies.
— Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 5:05 PM
Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Phillies, 1:35pm ET
Sitting just 1.5 games back froma Wild Card spot, the O’s look to win an important rubber match vs. the Phillies.

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