Orioles take big early lead and survive late bullpen drama to beat Jays
Things got exciting near the end.
TORONTO - September 11, 2026 - The Baltimore Orioles staged a dramatic comeback in their game against the Toronto Blue Jays, overcoming a late bullpen drama to win the series opener 7-4. Dylan Beavers opened the scoring for the Orioles with his seventh home run of the season. Chris Bassitt, the Orioles' starting pitcher, struggled early, giving up a single and a walk before eventually retiring the first five batters he faced.
Samuel Basallo, the Orioles' catcher, skillfully handled several crucial plays, including a back pick that led to Guerrero Jr.'s out. After an intense second inning, the Orioles took a 4-1 lead. Despite Toronto's rally in the third inning, the Orioles maintained their advantage. In the fourth inning, Kazuma Okamoto hit a go-ahead homer.
Coby Mayo added insurance with a solo shot in the seventh, extending the Orioles' lead to 7-2. Alex Hoppe's failed attempt to end the game in the eighth inning did little to change the outcome, as Rico Garcia closed out the game with a successful save. The Orioles finished the regular season with a 72-76 record.
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