Rockies defeat Orioles 4-2 as Baltimore falls in wild card race

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on September 1 at Coors Field. Baltimore starter Kyle Bradish labored through five innings, allowing two runs on six hits while dealing with command issues. The Orioles offense struggled against Rockies starter Gabriel Hughes, managing only one run through the first six innings. An error by Jackson Holliday in the seventh inning preceded a two-run homer allowed by major league debutant Luis De León, which proved decisive. With this loss and a concurrent victory by the Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore now trails the third wild card spot by 1.5 games. The Orioles continue to struggle with offensive production, failing to capitalize on opportunities against a Colorado pitching staff that entered the contest with a high team ERA.

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