Orioles Stung by Controversial Call | Baltimore Orioles News

Baltimore Orioles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

The Orioles’ playoff push hit a snag in a heartbreaker against the Rangers, falling 2-1 after a controversial ninth-inning call at home plate. Despite Shane Baz’s stellar outing — eight innings, two runs, nine strikeouts, and flirting with an immaculate inning — the team couldn’t capitalize. Joc Pederson’s sixth-inning homer broke Baz’s 43-inning shutout streak, but he still finished strong. With Taveras on base and Franklin doubling, Taveras slid home in a play that was called out by replay, sparking frustration from manager and fans alike. Every game matters now, and this one, decided by a…