Orioles seek to avoid sweep against Rangers at Camden Yards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles are facing the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 9, 2026. The Orioles entered the game needing a win to prevent being swept and falling four games out of the playoff race. Their offense has struggled, scoring just 11 runs in seven games this month. Cade Povich is on the mound for the Orioles, while Kumar Rocker starts for the Rangers. Both teams are looking for a critical outcome as the season progresses.
- •Orioles can avoid a sweep with a win today
- •Baltimore's offense has only scored 11 runs in August
- •Cade Povich starts against Kumar Rocker for Texas
- •A loss could put Orioles four games out of playoffs
- •Game takes place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles vs. Rangers game discussion
"Getting swept today would put the Orioles four games out of a playoff spot.
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