Orioles struggle as wild card hopes dim after Yankees sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles suffered a 6-1 loss to the New York Yankees on August 20, resulting in a four-game losing streak. Previously, the team had won three straight against the Rays, only to have their playoff aspirations take a hit as they now sit two games back in the wild card race. The Orioles face a challenging remainder of the season with limited room for recovery, needing to outperform multiple teams to secure a postseason spot. Tonight, they continue their series against the Rays, with Trevor Rogers and Freddy Peralta set to start.
- •Orioles currently two games back in wild card standings
- •Allowed unearned runs contribute to recent struggles
- •Only 34 games remain this season for Baltimore
- •Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso key players in team dynamics
- •Trevor Rogers and Freddy Peralta scheduled to pitch tonight
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles news: Pete Alonso’s leadership, wild card standings
"The Orioles are stomping on all the hopes they stoked last weekend.
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