Orioles Secure Wild-Card, Eliminate Twins

The Baltimore Orioles lead their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins 1-0, having eliminated the Twins from playoff contention with a 7-2 victory. This win secured home-field advantage for the Orioles in the AL wild-card round. The Twins, who were once strong contenders, have struggled recently, going 12-25 since mid-August. Baltimore's strong season continues with notable performances from Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser. Meanwhile, the Minnesota bullpen has been a highlight, tying a franchise record with 20 strikeouts in a recent game. As the regular season winds down, the Orioles are resting key starters for the playoffs while the Twins reflect on a disappointing end to their season.