Orioles @ Blue Jays 3/18/26

​📘 BAL‑G5 — FINAL

Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays

Date: March 18, 2026
Game ID: BAL‑G5
Location: TD Ballpark (Dunedin, FL)
Game Type: Spring Training

⚾ Final Score

Orioles 3, Blue Jays 2 — Final

🧾 Scoring & Key Plays

  • Jeremiah Jackson: HR (impact swing)
  • Blaze Alexander: RBI (2‑out approach, versatility signal)
  • Ryan Mountcastle: RBI single
  • Adley Rutschman: 2‑for‑4, run scored

⚾ Pitching (BAL)

Albert Suárez — RHP

  • Usage: Short, controlled
  • Signal: Health OK; role trending multi‑inning bullpen, not rotation

Bullpen: Clean sequencing; no leverage stress; no health flags.

🧠 Evaluation Summary

  • ✅ Beat AL East opponent
  • ✅ Productive ABs from roster‑flex group
  • ✅ Alexander strengthens utility case
  • ⚠️ Suárez not stretched (expected)
  • 🚫 No red flags

Official Log:

BAL‑G5 (Mar 18): Orioles win 3–2. Jackson/Alexander drive offense. Suárez evaluated for role clarity. No concerns.

🔒 Status: Finalized & archived.

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