Orioles Face Mariners in Second Game of Seattle Series

The Baltimore Orioles continued their three-city West Coast trip with a matchup against the Seattle Mariners on June 17, 2026, after dropping the series opener 3-1. The loss marked the Orioles' third consecutive defeat, leaving them with a 34-40 overall record and 12-21 away from home. The team sits 1½ games behind the third-place Toronto Blue Jays, 11½ games out of first place, and 2½ games back in the Wild Card standings.

The Orioles' lineup featured Taylor Ward in left field, Gunnar Henderson at shortstop, Adley Rutschman catching, and Pete Alonso at first base. Samuel Basallo served as the designated hitter after driving in his 30th run of the season in the previous game—doubling his entire 2025 total and ranking ninth among qualified major league rookies. Blaze Alexander remained at third base, Leody Taveras played center field, and Tyler O'Neill occupied right field, with Jackson Holliday at second base.

Kyle Bradish took the mound for the Orioles, carrying a 4.30 ERA and 1.568 WHIP through 14 starts. In his most recent outing against the Mariners, he allowed five runs and seven hits in four innings, including a career-high three home runs. However, he had success at T-Mobile Park previously, allowing just two runs in six innings in his only prior start there. The Mariners countered with right-hander George Kirby, who posted a 4.07 ERA in 14 starts and faced the Orioles the previous Wednesday, allowing three runs and six hits with 10 strikeouts over six innings.

Notably, the Orioles have scored at least one run in their first 74 games, extending the third-longest season-opening scoring streak in franchise history behind 2007 (133 games) and 1978 (77 games). The Mariners' lineup included J.P. Crawford at third base, Cal Raleigh catching, Julio Rodríguez in center field, and Dominic Canzone at designated hitter.