Pete Alonso hits two home runs as Orioles rally past Blue Jays 4-3
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Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Pete Alonso lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on September 21, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Alonso hit his 39th and 40th home runs of the season, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning that completed a comeback from a three-run deficit. After allowing three runs in the first inning, pitcher Shane Baz settled down, allowing no runs for the next eight frames. The loss dropped Toronto 3.5 games behind the Chicago White Sox for the final AL wild card spot. The Orioles' playoff hopes are dwindling as they near elimination.
- •Baltimore overcame a three-run deficit to win 4-3.
- •Pete Alonso contributed two home runs, his 39th and 40th of the season.
- •Shane Baz pitched 6.2 innings, allowing three earned runs.
- •The Blue Jays scored all their runs in the first inning.
- •Yennier Cano earned the win in relief for Baltimore.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Pete Alonso powers Baltimore to come-from-behind 4-3 victory
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Pete Alonso’s 40th home run lifts Orioles past Blue Jays
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Pete Alonso homers twice to reach 40 on the season, helps Orioles rally to 4-3 win over Blue Jays
"BALTIMORE — Where would the Baltimore Orioles be without Pete Alonso? In a season short on bright spots, Alonso has been one of the few constants. Baltimore committed five years and $155 million to him last offseason, and Monday night he gave the club another reminder of why. After the Orioles were shut out in their final two games against Milwaukee over the weekend, Alonso supplied nearly all ...
"Pete Alonso homered twice, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. The Orioles are on the verge of elimination in the American League wild-card race, but Alonso has been terrific in his first season with the team. In fact, Alonso might be the one who ends up leading the AL in homers and RBIs.
"Pete Alonso helped erase a three-run deficit with his 39th and 40th home runs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 2:18 AMPete Alonso powers Baltimore to come-from-behind 4-3 victory
Pete Alonso helped erase a three-run deficit with his 39th and 40th home runs.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 2:16 AMPete Alonso’s 40th home run lifts Orioles past Blue Jays
BALTIMORE — Where would the Baltimore Orioles be without Pete Alonso? In a season short on bright spots, Alonso has been one of the few constants. Baltimore committed five years and $155 million to him last offseason, and Monday night he gave the club another reminder of why. After the Orioles were shut out in their final two games against Milwaukee over the weekend, Alonso supplied nearly all ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 2:01 AMPete Alonso homers twice to reach 40 on the season, helps Orioles rally to 4-3 win over Blue Jays
Pete Alonso homered twice, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. The Orioles are on the verge of elimination in the American League wild-card race, but Alonso has been terrific in his first season with the team. In fact, Alonso might be the one who ends up leading the AL in homers and RBIs.
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