Orioles try to end six-game skid against surging Guardians
14 sourcesUpdated Sep 7, 2026
The Orioles and Guardians meet in a consequential September series as Baltimore tries to reverse a six-game losing streak against Cleveland and revive its playoff hopes. Baltimore entered the matchup behind Cleveland in the standings and amid a broader September slump, while the Guardians had benefited from steadier pitching and a strong bullpen. Trevor Rogers was slated to start for Baltimore after a solid relief outing against Colorado, carrying a 9-9 record, 4.30 ERA and 132 strikeouts. Cleveland countered with Joey Cantillo, who entered seeking his 10th win after posting a 9-8 record, a 3.81 ERA and 151 strikeouts. Baltimore’s young hitters Samuel Basallo and Coby Mayo provided potential power but had also shown significant strikeout rates, underscoring the Orioles’ need for improved offensive consistency.
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Wild card race is getting tight, feels like this series could swing momentum for whoever takes two of three. Pressure's on Baltimore right now.
Cantillo's been quietly solid all year, this matchup favors Cleveland on paper but the O's lineup can score in bunches when they want to.
Six straight losses at the worst possible time. O's need Rogers to give them length tonight or the bullpen's gonna be toast by the seventh.
