Orioles surge in AL wild card race with recent pitching success
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Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles earned their fifth win in six games by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 13-3 on June 6, 2026. This victory marks their tenth win in the last 14 games, improving their record to 31-33 and placing them just half a game out of an AL wild card spot. Key contributors include Adley Rutschman, who went 4 for 4, and a pitching staff that has drastically improved, highlighted by strong performances from Brandon Young, Trevor Rogers, and Shane Baz. This resurgence has sparked hopes for a serious playoff push as the season progresses.
- •Orioles defeat the Blue Jays 13-3 in Toronto.
- •Baltimore has a 10-4 record over the last 14 games.
- •Adley Rutschman records four hits, including a home run.
- •Starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 2.75 in the last 14 games.
- •Orioles are now only half a game out of a wild card position.
- 3:32 PMCBS MLB — How the Orioles climbed back into the AL playoff race behind a resurgent starting rotation
"A rapidly improving staff has keyed a 10-4 stretch, pushing the O's right back into the American League wild card race
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