Orioles fall to Rangers 2-1 amid controversial call at the plate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles lost 2-1 to the Texas Rangers on August 7, 2026, at Globe Life Field. A replay review in the ninth inning upheld an out call at home plate on Leody Taveras, thwarting a potential game-tying run after Christian Franklin's first Major League hit. Shane Baz pitched a complete game for the Orioles, striking out nine but suffering the rare complete game loss. Baltimore's offense faltered with missed opportunities throughout the game, and they now sit two games back of the final wild card position.
- •Orioles challenge a crucial call at home plate in the ninth inning.
- •Shane Baz pitched eight innings, allowing two earned runs.
- •Baltimore scored first, but missed multiple scoring opportunities.
- •Leody Taveras was tagged out at home, ending the game.
- •The loss dropped the Orioles to 56-60 in the standings.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Late call costs Orioles in 2-1 loss to Rangers
"Replay review failed to overturn a play at the plate, and the Orioles wasted a complete game from Shane Baz.
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