Game result and context
St. Louis Cardinals defeat Baltimore Orioles 7-5 in 2026 regular season matchup
The St. Louis Cardinals improved to 67-68 with a 7-5 win against the Baltimore Orioles, who fell to 65-69. The game featured a three-run home run by Blaze Jordan and a two-run shot by Ramón Urías to pace the Cardinals' offense.
Final result
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on August 27, 2026. The Cardinals scored three runs in the second inning, two in the fourth, one in the fifth, and one in the eighth. The Orioles scored one run in the fifth, three in the seventh, and one in the eighth.
Key performances
Blaze Jordan led the Cardinals' offense with a three-run home run in the second inning. Ramón Urías added a two-run home run in the fourth inning, and Alec Burleson contributed two hits and one RBI. Gordon Graceffo pitched 3.0 innings for the Cardinals, striking out four batters and allowing no earned runs.
For the Orioles, Coby Mayo hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning. Starting pitcher Trevor Rogers took the loss, pitching 5.0 innings while allowing six earned runs and striking out seven.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the St. Louis Cardinals hold a 67-68 record, placing them third in their division, 16.0 games back. They are currently 5.5 games out of a wild-card spot with an elimination number of 13 for the division and 23 for the wild card.
The Baltimore Orioles move to 65-69, sitting fifth in their division, 14.5 games back. They are 3.0 games out of a wild-card position with an elimination number of 15 for the division and 26 for the wild card.