Orioles Move Within 4 Games of First Place After 7-1 Victory, Lead Wild Card Race

Sep 21, 2024, 01:48 AM

The Baltimore Orioles have moved within four games of first place in the AL East and now have a three-game lead for the home wild card. Following a dominant 7-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers, where the Orioles hit a season-high five home runs and Corbin Burnes delivered a standout performance, the team's chances to host a Wild Card series remain strong. With just nine games left in the season, the Orioles need five wins and/or Tigers losses to clinch a playoff berth. Their magic number to clinch is now three, and they currently hold a four-game lead over Kansas City for the home wild card. The Orioles have eight games left to play after today's walk-off win.