Orioles face Phillies in rubber match on Sunday afternoon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
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.
- •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
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — 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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