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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-09-02 · via Sports Illustrated

Orioles' Late Collapse Costs Them Series Against Rockies

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The Orioles lost 6-5 in 11 innings to the Rockies, blowing leads and failing to capitalize on a strong start by Trevor Rogers. Baltimore's offense struggled against Colorado's pitching, and the bullpen faltered in key moments. The loss hurts their wild-card chances as they return home to face tougher opponents.

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The Orioles' bullpen has been a recurring weakness, and Wednesday's game highlighted that pattern. Andrew Kittredge, who nearly blew Monday's save, surrendered the tying double in the ninth, while Grant Wolfram absorbed the loss in the 11th. Trevor Rogers delivered one of his stronger outings, striking out 11 over nearly seven innings, but the relief corps couldn't preserve the lead.

Baltimore's offense continues to struggle against subpar pitching, a problem that has persisted most of the season. The team sits at 69-71, three games below .500, and trails the final wild-card spot. With Pete Alonso

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