Blue Jays, Orioles open series in Wild Card chase

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Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read

The Blue Jays and Orioles enter a crucial series with both teams vying for a Wild Card spot 👀 📺: Orioles vs. Blue Jays Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: The Toronto Blue Jays enter at 73-74, two games ahead of Baltimore at 71-76. [Matchup details](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/event/99024).

Why it matters: Each win also hands a postseason competitor a loss, giving both clubs a direct chance to improve their relative position.

By the numbers: Toronto has gone 6-4 over its last 10 games; Baltimore has gone 3-7. The Blue Jays' team ERA is 3.91, compared with the Orioles' 4.15. [Team comparison](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/event/99024).

What to watch: Toronto can reach .500 with an opening win; a Baltimore victory would cut the gap between them to one game.

Sources

@Sportsnet 2026-09-11T22:13:09.921024+00:00

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