Orioles eliminate Blue Jays from playoff race in game 1 of doubleheader

The Baltimore Orioles secured a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. The win officially eliminated the Blue Jays from postseason contention and temporarily extended the Orioles' own postseason hopes. Pete Alonso homered for the Orioles during the contest.

Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt earned the win over Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer in a matchup between veteran pitchers. Baltimore established an early 2-0 advantage in the second inning via a Jeremiah Jackson RBI single and a heads-up baserunning score from Colton Cowser, while Bassitt worked around four early doubles to hold Toronto at bay.