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Orioles Ride Rutschman’s Return to Sweep Doubleheader Against Blue Jays

Roster moves activating Adley Rutschman followed by left-hander Keegan Akin shored up catching, unleashing an offense that outscored Toronto by 27-8 in three games.

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Overview

  • Baltimore reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman and left-hander Keegan Akin on July 28, creating roster space by designating Jacob Stallings for assignment and optioning Yaramil Hiraldo to Triple-A Norfolk.
  • In his first game back, Rutschman recorded three hits and two RBIs to power an 11-4 victory over the AL East–leading Blue Jays on July 28.
  • The Orioles tied an MLB record with five sacrifice flies and combined four home runs in a 16-4 rout during the opener of the July 29 doubleheader.
  • Rutschman’s go-ahead double in the eighth inning delivered a 3-2 win in the nightcap, completing a sweep and extending Baltimore’s win streak to three games.
  • With playoff hopes extinguished, Baltimore is leveraging late-season returns and offensive bursts to rebuild confidence and set the stage for a stronger 2026 campaign.