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Philadelphia came into the second half of the season looking like a team with postseason momentum. That version of the Phillies has been hard to find lately. They have dropped nine of their last 12 games since the All-Star break, sliding from 11 games over .500 to just five, and a sweep at the hands of a Miami club that had lost 12 straight before the series only deepened the concern. Now at 57-52, they head to Baltimore needing to rediscover something that looked automatic just weeks ago.

The Orioles, sitting at 53-56, are not exactly playing from a position of comfort either, but they have reasons to feel good about this moment. Baltimore is 2.5 games out of the final American League playoff spot and coming off a walk-off win over Atlanta. Brandon Young takes the ball for the Orioles with an 8-2 record and a 3.13 ERA — a pitcher who has been one of the more reliable starters in the league. Pete Alonso, with 22 home runs and 67 RBIs, gives Baltimore a middle-of-the-order presence that can change a game in a single swing. For the Phillies, Zack Wheeler (2.53 ERA, 10 wins) and Cristopher Sánchez (13 wins, 157 strikeouts) represent the kind of rotation depth that can stop a skid — if the offense wakes up around them.

Philadelphia Phillies at Baltimore Orioles Game Information

Game Date: July 31, 2026
Game Time: 07:05 PM ET
TV Channel: MASN, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and MLB.TV – Baltimore Orioles
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Philadelphia sits 7 games back in the division and is now in a dead heat with Arizona for the second National League wild card spot — the Diamondbacks hold the tiebreaker after winning two of three against the Phillies earlier this season. Every game from here carries real weight. Baltimore, meanwhile, is 11.5 games back in the AL East but very much alive in the wild card race at 2.5 games out. A strong homestand could push them back into genuine contention. Both clubs are playing with urgency, just from different angles.

Baltimore Orioles Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 53-56
Home Record: 29-27
Away Record: 24-29
Division Record: 16-9
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .486

Philadelphia Phillies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 57-52
Home Record: 28-27
Away Record: 29-25
Division Record: 10-13
Streak: 3 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .523

Stat Leaders

Baltimore Orioles (53-56, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Blaze Alexander, 0.312
RBI Leader: Pete Alonso, 67 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Alonso, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Pete Alonso, 66 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Alonso, 102 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Leody Taveras, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Yennier Cano, 2.21 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Kyle Bradish, 114 K
Wins Leader: Brandon Young, 8 W
Saves Leader: Ryan Helsley, 8 SV

Philadelphia Phillies (57-52, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Bryan De La Cruz, 0.500
RBI Leader: Bryce Harper, 64 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 33 HR
Runs Leader: Trea Turner, 73 Runs
Hits Leader: Brandon Marsh, 107 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Trea Turner, 17 SB
ERA Leader: Jhoan Duran, 2.04 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 157 K
Wins Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 13 W
Saves Leader: Jhoan Duran, 24 SV

What to Watch For

Brandon Young is the name to watch on the Baltimore side. His 8-2 record and 3.13 ERA make him one of the more quietly effective starters in the American League, and he draws a Phillies lineup that has been struggling to generate consistent offense during its recent slide. Pete Alonso anchors the Baltimore order with 22 home runs and 67 RBIs, and Gunnar Henderson adds another layer of danger with 18 home runs and 63 runs scored. Jackson Holliday, hitting .260 with five home runs, has shown flashes of the prospect pedigree that made him one of the most anticipated players in the organization.

For Philadelphia, Kyle Schwarber is listed as day-to-day with an illness, which is worth monitoring given his 33 home runs represent the team’s most consistent power source. Trea Turner leads the club with 73 runs scored and 17 stolen bases, and his ability to manufacture offense at the top of the order could be critical if the lineup is shorthanded. Bryson Stott brings balance with a .254 average, 8 home runs, and 49 RBIs. The Phillies have not announced a starter, which adds another variable to a team already searching for answers during a difficult stretch.

Baltimore Orioles Injury Report

Blaze Alexander – Hand (D10) – The Baltimore Orioles placed INF Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list.
Samuel Basallo – Shoulder (D10) – The Baltimore Orioles placed C Samuel Basallo on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder inflammation.
Keegan Akin – Elbow (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles transferred LHP Keegan Akin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow discomfort.
Ryan Helsley – Elbow (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles transferred RHP Ryan Helsley to the 60-day injured list.
Chris Bassitt – Back (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles transferred RHP Chris Bassitt from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to low back discomfort.
Ryan Mountcastle – Foot (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles placed INF Ryan Mountcastle on the 60-day injured list due to fractured left foot.
Jordan Westburg – UCL (D60) – Westburg will miss the remainder of the 2026 season according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner.
Zach Eflin – Elbow (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles transferred RHP Zach Eflin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow discomfort.
Adley Rutschman – Wrist (D10) – The Baltimore Orioles placed C Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation.
Colin Selby – Shoulder (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles placed RHP Colin Selby on the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
Félix Bautista – Shoulder (D60) – The Baltimore Orioles placed RHP Félix Bautista on the 60-day injured list.

Philadelphia Phillies Injury Report

Lou Trivino III – Back (D15) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Lou Trivino on the 15-day injured list with a right thoracic muscle spasm.
Brad Keller – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred RHP Brad Keller to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL tear.
Johan Rojas – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Johan Rojas on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL repair.
Rafael Marchán – Knee (D10) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed C Rafael Marchán on the 10-day injured list with patellar tendinitis in his left knee.
Adolis García – Lat (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.
Tanner Banks – Forearm (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred LHP Tanner Banks to the 60-day injured list with a left forearm strain.
Kyle Schwarber – Illness (Day-to-Day) – Schwarber is not in the lineup for Wednesday’s (Jul. 29) game against the Marlins due to an illness.

Baltimore Orioles Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 31, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
August 01, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
August 02, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
August 04, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 05, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 06, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 07, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 08, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 09, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 10, 2026 at Minnesota Twins

Philadelphia Phillies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 31, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 01, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 02, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 03, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 04, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 05, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 06, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 07, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 08, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 09, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays

Our game previews are produced programmatically using real-time data via Sportradar and AI writing tools. Articles are regularly reviewed for accuracy before publication.