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Philadelphia arrives in Baltimore carrying the weight of a four-game losing streak and a 2-8 mark over their last ten games — a stretch that has turned what looked like a postseason-bound club into a team searching for answers. The Phillies still have the talent to flip the script in a single night, and this is the kind of game where that happens. Kyle Schwarber, back after missing time, brings 33 home runs and the threat of a momentum-shifting at-bat every time he steps in.

Baltimore, meanwhile, has won two straight and is very much alive in the AL wild card race. Pete Alonso has been the engine of this offense — 23 home runs, 69 RBI, 104 hits — and he’s the kind of presence that makes opposing pitchers uncomfortable from the first inning. The Orioles are playing with purpose.

The pitching matchup sharpens the intrigue considerably. Cristopher Sánchez (13-4, 2.74 ERA) has been one of the best left-handers in baseball this season and enters having won three straight decisions. Shane Baz (4-9, 3.98 ERA) is looking for his first victory in well over a month. The gap in recent form between these two starters is real, and it sets up a game where Baltimore’s offense will need to carry its weight early.

Philadelphia Phillies at Baltimore Orioles Game Information

Game Date: August 01, 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 8 games back in its division race, and a prolonged skid at this point in the season narrows the margin for error considerably. Baltimore is 10.5 games back but very much in the wild card conversation, sitting 2.5 games out of the final AL playoff spot. The Orioles’ 30-27 home record gives them a genuine edge at Camden Yards, and a strong homestand could keep their October hopes intact. For the Phillies, stopping the bleeding matters as much as the standings — a team with this much offensive firepower cannot afford to let a rough stretch harden into a habit.

Baltimore Orioles Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 54-56
Home Record: 30-27
Away Record: 24-29
Division Record: 16-9
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .491

Philadelphia Phillies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 57-53
Home Record: 28-27
Away Record: 29-26
Division Record: 10-13
Streak: 4 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .518

Stat Leaders

Baltimore Orioles (54-56, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 0.324
RBI Leader: Pete Alonso, 69 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Alonso, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Pete Alonso, 68 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Alonso, 104 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Leody Taveras, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Yennier Cano, 2.15 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Kyle Bradish, 114 K
Wins Leader: Brandon Young, 8 W
Saves Leader: Ryan Helsley, 8 SV

Philadelphia Phillies (57-53, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Bryan De La Cruz, 0.500
RBI Leader: Bryce Harper, 65 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 33 HR
Runs Leader: Trea Turner, 75 Runs
Hits Leader: Trea Turner, 109 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bryson Stott, 18 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

Sánchez is the obvious focal point on the Philadelphia side. At 13-4 with a 2.74 ERA and 157 strikeouts, he has been the Phillies’ most reliable arm all season, and he enters this start having won three consecutive outings. If Philadelphia is going to snap its four-game skid, keeping Sánchez in a rhythm and getting him run support are the two variables that matter most. Brandon Marsh (.277, 16 HR, 48 RBI) and Trea Turner (109 hits, 75 runs) give the lineup legitimate punch behind Schwarber.

For Baltimore, the burden falls on an offense that must do more than Alonso alone. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is hitting .324, and Blaze Alexander — listed on the 10-day IL with a hand injury — leaves a gap that others will need to fill. Gunnar Henderson (.219, 18 HR, 47 RBI) has the power to change a game in one swing, and Jackson Holliday (.261, 5 HR) has shown flashes of the prospect pedigree that made him one of the most anticipated players in the organization.

Baz carries the tougher assignment. His last win came in mid-June, and facing a Phillies lineup that still features Schwarber, Marsh, and a returning Bryce Harper (65 RBI) is a genuine test. How deep Baz can go — and how Baltimore’s bullpen, anchored by Yennier Cano’s 2.15 ERA, manages the late innings — could determine whether the Orioles extend their winning streak.

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 said on Friday (Jul. 31) that INF Ryan Mountcastle pulled an oblique earlier this week and will now miss a couple more months.
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.

Baltimore Orioles Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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
August 11, 2026 at Minnesota Twins

Philadelphia Phillies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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
August 10, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals

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