Orioles lose to Brewers in extra innings, remain three games out of playoffs

The Baltimore Orioles lost 6-5 to the Milwaukee Brewers in extra innings on September 18, 2026. The defeat capped a missed opportunity to gain ground in the AL wild card race, as a White Sox loss could have narrowed the playoff deficit to two games. Despite the loss, Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo each had strong performances, combining for six hits. With only eight games remaining in the regular season, the Orioles now face an uphill battle, with a 2.9% chance of making the playoffs according to Baseball Reference. The teams meet again for game two of their series on September 19, featuring pitchers Trevor Rogers and Robert Gasser.

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