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Cowser’s leaping catch lifts Orioles over Rockies, 2-1

9/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Colton Cowser leapt over the wall to rob Jake McCarthy’s two-run homer in the bottom ninth.
The catch secured a 2–1 Orioles win in Denver, returning Baltimore to a .500 record (69-69).
The victory moved Baltimore within a half-game of the Cleveland Guardians for the final AL wild-card spot.
Colorado suffered its franchise-record tenth straight home loss and fifth consecutive defeat overall.

History

Historical Context

When Major League Baseball added a wild-card slot in 1995, the New York Yankees captured it with a 78-66 record, improving by twelve wins over the prior season. That precedent shows a single defensive play can shift postseason odds, a reality echoed today as Colton Cowser’s leaping catch keeps the Baltimore Orioles a half-game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the AL wild-card.

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Story summary

Colton Cowser leapt over the wall to rob Jake McCarthy’s two-run homer in the bottom ninth.
The catch secured a 2–1 Orioles win in Denver, returning Baltimore to a .500 record (69-69).
The victory moved Baltimore within a half-game of the Cleveland Guardians for the final AL wild-card spot.
Colorado suffered its franchise-record tenth straight home loss and fifth consecutive defeat overall.

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