It took only four batters for the Orioles’ promising night to spiral into a tailspin, ending in a 7-6 loss to the Mets in 10 innings.

The Mets aren’t alone in trying to ensure their pitchers get the right amount of work before the four-day break, but a Thursday doubleheader will make that more complicated.

Bryan Baker turned to watch the flight of another baseball heading for the center field fence. He stood with his hand on his hip, certain of the outcome. Pete Alonso knew it, too, carrying his bat most of the way to first base before flipping it in celebration.

Pete Alonso ties the game with a clutch two-run homer as the New York Mets storm back to beat the Orioles 7–6 in extra innings.

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson made an unusual mistake to begin Tuesday’s game. Henderson wore the wrong batting helmet.

“As devastating a defeat as the Orioles have suffered this year,” Brown said after Ryan O’Hearn grounded out to second to end the game. “Their first game where they blew a four-run lead in the final two innings to lose since Aug. 8, 2023 against Houston.”

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In their 7-6 10-inning victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, the New York Mets showcased why they need to add a significant bat, a frontline starter and multiple bullpen pieces. Within the same game, they showed why they don’t require any ...