Red Sox open four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Red Sox open four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore
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The Boston Red Sox arrive in Baltimore on September 3 for a four-game series as they look to recover from a recent losing skid. Boston enters the matchup holding a 4.5-game lead over Cleveland for the third American League Wild Card spot and maintains a 6.0-game cushion over the Orioles. Interim manager Chad Tracy returns to Baltimore, the site of his managerial debut earlier this season. The Red Sox currently face pitching struggles, having allowed at least eight runs per game over a recent five-game stretch. Jake Bennett takes the mound for Boston in the series opener against Brandon Young. The Orioles look to close the current gap in the standings as they play through the weekend, with subsequent games featuring pitching matchups involving Ranger Suarez, Shane Baz, Sonny Gray, Chris Bassitt, Payton Tolle, and Kyle Bradish.

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  • Boston holds a 6.0-game lead over Baltimore in the Wild Card standings.
  • Jake Bennett and Brandon Young are the scheduled starting pitchers for the September 3 opener.
  • The Red Sox pitching staff has surrendered at least eight runs per game over their last five outings.
  • The series concludes on September 6 with a matchup between Payton Tolle and Kyle Bradish.
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