The Baltimore Orioles traveled to New York and handled the Mets with authority on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, rolling to a 7-1 victory behind four home runs and a sharp outing from Chris Bassitt. Encarnacion-Strand, Basallo, and Jackson each went deep while Pete Alonso added a solo shot of his own to pace an offense that never let Mets starter Xzavion Curry settle in. Bassitt delivered 6.2 solid innings to earn the win, giving Baltimore a commanding six-run margin by game's end.

Orioles Offense Punishes Mets Starter Xzavion Curry Early

Curry lasted just three innings and it was not pretty. The right-hander surrendered six earned runs on six hits, walked one, and struck out three before the Mets pulled him from the game. By the time he was done, Baltimore had done the damage that would define the night.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand was the headliner at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. That kind of performance — a multi-hit game anchored by a homer — is exactly what a lineup needs from a middle-of-the-order bat, and Encarnacion-Strand delivered. Samuel Basallo added to the damage with a 2-for-4 line that included a home run and two RBI of his own. Jeremiah Jackson finished the Orioles' home run parade, connecting for a solo shot that pushed the lead further, finishing 1-for-4 with two RBI on the night.

Pete Alonso provided New York's only real offensive moment, launching a solo home run for the Mets' lone run. It was the kind of swing that can change a game's complexion, but with Baltimore already comfortably ahead, it amounted to little more than a consolation shot.

Chris Bassitt Cruises for 6.2 Innings in Winning Effort

Bassitt was the story on the mound. The veteran right-hander went 6.2 innings, allowing just one earned run on five hits while walking one and striking out six. He kept the Mets largely off-balance throughout his outing, working efficiently enough to give the Baltimore bullpen a comfortable situation heading into the late innings.

Anthony Nunez relieved Bassitt and retired the only batter he faced, throwing a clean one-third of an inning with a strikeout. Josh Walker followed with a scoreless inning, allowing one hit but punching out one batter. Yennier Cano closed things out with a clean ninth, scattering one hit without a walk or strikeout to preserve the final margin.

Mets Bullpen Holds, But the Game Was Already Decided

After Curry's early exit, the Mets turned to Jefry Yan, who pitched three scoreless innings — the kind of performance that matters for a bullpen's standing but came far too late to change the outcome. Jack Weisenburger worked the final three frames for New York, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out five, a respectable showing in a lost cause.

A.J. Ewing was the lone bright spot in the Mets lineup beyond Alonso's home run, going 2-for-4 at the plate. But New York managed just the one run, a reflection of how well Bassitt and the Baltimore relievers controlled the game.

Turning Point: The Early Barrage Against Curry

The game turned decisively in those first three innings against Curry. Baltimore's ability to stack damage early — Encarnacion-Strand, Basallo, and Jackson all connecting for extra bases — removed any drama from the contest. Once the Orioles opened that gap, Bassitt had the cushion he needed to work through the lineup without pressure.

What's Next for Baltimore

The Orioles will continue their road schedule following this win. Baltimore collected seven runs on the strength of four home runs, and the pitching staff combined to allow just one run across nine innings — a complete performance by any measure. For a team looking to close out the 2026 regular season on a strong note, nights like Wednesday in New York are the kind of results that matter.