Wells’s extra-inning collapse sends Orioles to 8-5 loss to D-backs

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 15: Blaze Alexander #23 and Johnathan Rodríguez #62 of the Baltimore Orioles collide as they make an out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 15, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images You do not have to be a savvy baseball mind to look at a major league outfield consisting of Weston Wilson, Blaze Alexander, and Johnathan Rodríguez and wonder if there has been some mistake.

The Orioles didn’t actually seriously think that was going to work out well when Wednesday’s starting lineup was submitted, did they? A series of defensive botch jobs cost the Orioles early, stamping out what might have otherwise been a fun game as the offense was the first group this year to get to Arizona’s Eduardo Rodriguez. Eventually, things went to extra innings and Tyler Wells imploded thoroughly, sending the Orioles to an 8-5 loss to the Diamondbacks to close out this homestand.

So much for the good vibes from Monday’s big comeback win. The ingredients were there for things to go better for the Orioles today. Kyle Bradish came out of the gate amped up, pumping 97 and 98 while striking out two of the game’s first three batters.

If only he could have struck out everyone, because pretty much every time the ball was hit to the outfield, something weird and bad happened. The warning signs were also there in that very first inning. Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll batted with one out and hit a fly ball that hung up for a long time, heading towards right field.