Orioles Clinch AL Wild Card with 9-2 Win

The Baltimore Orioles secured a dominant 9-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, propelled by Emmanuel Rivera's standout performance of 4-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs. Ryan O'Hearn also contributed with a two-run homer, while Jackson Holliday added three hits, leading the Orioles to clinch the top wild card spot in the American League. Minnesota, now eliminated from playoff contention, suffered their sixth loss in seven games, with Ryan Jeffers hitting a late two-run homer to prevent a shutout. Orioles' pitcher Tucker Davidson earned his first win, allowing no runs over 4 2/3 innings, while Twins starter Zebby Matthews struggled significantly. Meanwhile, the Red Sox swept a doubleheader against the Twins, with Triston Casas hitting three home runs in the opener and Romy Gonzalez contributing a three-run shot in the second game. The Twins are now in a precarious position, trailing behind Kansas City and Detroit for the final wild card spots in the AL.