Baltimore Pushed Toronto Back Toward the Edge

The Orioles beat the Blue Jays 7-4 on September 11.

Baltimore hit Toronto directly in the playoff race, and the Blue Jays stayed in a tighter spot on the BaseChaser board. Toronto now sits at 36.1%.

Dylan Beavers gave Baltimore the early spark with a solo homer in the first, then added a 2-run single in the second. He finished with 3 RBI.

Colton Cowser doubled in two more runs in that same second inning, and Coby Mayo added a solo homer in the seventh.

Chris Bassitt got the win for Baltimore, and Rico Garcia closed it with the save.

What It Means

The Orioles improve to 72-76. The Blue Jays fall to 73-75.

BaseChaser lists Toronto at 36.1% to make the playoffs and Baltimore at 11.5%.

Toronto is still in the race, but Baltimore made the edge feel a lot closer.

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