Orioles news: Wild card standings, Alonso cramps up
The Orioles are surging, but a key player's injury casts a shadow over their wild-card hopes.
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The brief
The Orioles are tied for a wild-card spot after a decisive 10-2 win over the Rays, their third straight victory. The win was powered by a seven-run sixth inning, with significant contributions from Cowser and Encarnacion-Strand.
However, the team's momentum may be threatened by an injury to Alonso, who cramped up during the game. The extent of Alonso's injury and its impact on the team's performance are not yet clear.
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Sources (9)
- The Orioles’ highest-scoring inning of the year powers their blowout win vs. Rays The Baltimore Banner · 14h ago
- Highlights: Orioles at Rays (8/16) Stream of Major League Baseball CBS Sports · 14h ago
- Need to get back to the west coast, stat! Rays 2 Orioles 10 Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Orioles 10-2 Rays (Aug 16, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 14h ago
- Cowser, Encarnacion-Strand deliver big hits as Orioles score 7 in the sixth and beat the Rays 10-2 CBS News · 14h ago
- Orioles clobber Rays, 10-2, for 3rd straight win to move into wild-card tie Baltimore Sun · 14h ago
- Orioles ride 7-run 6th inning rally to another win over Rays Camden Chat · 14h ago
- Orioles strengthen Wild Card position with 3rd straight win vs. AL-best Rays MLB.com · 14h ago
- Orioles news: Wild card standings, Alonso cramps up Camden Chat · 14h ago
Quick answers
Who are the Orioles playing next?
Coverage does not yet specify the Orioles' next opponent.
What is the current wild-card standings?
The Orioles are tied for a wild-card spot.
What is the status of Alonso's injury?
Alonso cramped up during the game, but the severity and implications of the injury are not yet clear.
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