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1 hours ago Sep 21, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) celebrates a home run during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie LeBlanc-Imagn Images Pete Alonso's second home run of the game and 40th of the season lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 comeback victory against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.
Alonso's two-run shot with two outs in the eighth inning gave Baltimore its first lead of the game.
The Orioles (76-81) are on the verge of playoff elimination in the American League wild-card chase, but the result extended their postseason hopes. It was a blow to the Blue Jays (77-80), who are pursuing the same prize.
The White Sox (80-76) lead the Astros (77-79) by three games, Toronto by 3 1/2 games and Baltimore by 4 1/2 games in the race for the last wild-card spot. Chicago and Houston each have six games left in the regular season, while the Blue Jays and Orioles each have five to go.
Alonso also homered in the first inning and Gunnar Henderson went deep in the sixth inning as the Orioles ended a three-game losing streak. Hende...