Baltimore Orioles lose game three of ALDS, eliminated from playoffs by Texas Rangers 7-1
The Baltimore Orioles are looking to avoid a sweep and elimination in the American League Divisional Series on Tuesday at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas. First pitch is at approximately 8:03 p.m.
The Orioles (0-2) trail the Texas Rangers entering game three of the best-of-five series.
Baltimore dropped two games at Camden Yards -- 3-2 on Saturday and 11-8 on Sunday. The O's need to win Tuesday to ensure a fourth game will be played on Wednesday in Texas.
The Birds are one of the best teams on the road. They are tied in baseball with a 52-29 record away from Camden Yards during the regular season.
Rangers beat the Orioles 7-1
Jordan Westburg strikes out to end the game. The Rangers win it 7-1 and sweep the series 3-0 to move on to the ALCS. The Orioles season is over.
Orioles fight to save season
Yennier Cano gets the final out in the eighth inning. The Orioles have 3 outs left to save their season.
Eovaldi has several strikeouts
Nathan Eovaldi strikes out Jordan Westburg to end the top of the seventh inning. Eovaldi has seven strikeouts in the game.
Rangers bump score to 7-1
Nathaniel Lowe joins the Texas home run party with a solo shot of his own. The Rangers now lead 7-1 in the sixth inning.
Score remains 6-1 in the sixth
The Orioles go down 1-2-3 in the top of the sixth inning. The Texas Rangers still lead 6-1.
Orioles bump score to 6-1
The Orioles get on the board! Gunnar Henderson hits a single which scores Jordan Westburg. Orioles down 6-1 in the fifth inning.
Texas keeps 6-0 lead in fourth inning
Austin Hays strikes out with a man on to end the top of the fourth inning. The Texas Rangers still lead 6-0.
Orioles end top of third inning
Adley Rutschman with a deep fly out to center to end the top of the third inning.
Rangers double their lead 6-0
Adolis Garcia hits a 3-run home run to left field to give the Rangers a 6-0 lead in the second inning. Dean Kremer's night is done after 1 2/3 innings pitched, seven hits and six earned runs.
Rangers up their lead 3-0
Mitch Garver lines one in to left field and two runs come in to score on the double. Rangers take a 3-0 lead in the second inning.
Dean Kremer back at the mound
The Orioles are retired 1-2-3 in the top of the second inning. Dean Kremer has gone back out to the mound.
Rangers maintain 1-0 lead
Dean Kremer gets Jonah Heim to fly out with two on to end the inning. Rangers lead 1-0 after the first inning.
Texas leads in first inning
Corey Seager crushes a ball to right center for a solo home run off Dean Kremer. Rangers lead 1-0 in the first inning.
Ryan Mountcastle strikes out
Ryan Mountcastle strikes out to end the first inning. The Orioles struck out twice and Anthony Santander had a single in the inning.
Gunnar Henderson to leadoff
The Orioles have set their batting order, starting with rookie shortstop Gunnar Henderson.
Here is a look at the batting order: Gunnar Henderson, SS; 2. Adley Rutschman, C; 3. Anthony Santander, RF; 4. Ryan Mountcastle, 1B; 5. Ryan O'Hearn, DH; 6. Austin Hays, LF; 7. Cedric Mullins, CF; 8. Jordan Westburg, 3B; 9. Adam Frazier, 2B.
How we’re lining up for Game 3. pic.twitter.com/LUxM4ahe5B
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) October 10, 2023
Pitching matchups
Dean Kremer will get the start for the Baltimore Orioles.
The 27-year-old has a 13-5 record with a 4.12 ERA this season in 32 games.
In his last appearance, he pitched 5.1 shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out eight, on Sept. 28 against the Boston Red Sox.
The Rangers will start righty Nathan Eovaldi, who had a 12-5 record with a 3.63 ERA in the regular season. He pitched 6.2 shutout innings in the Rangers win over Tampa Bay in the wild-card round.