Mets–Orioles, September 16, 2026: Starters, Moves and Key Moments of the Game

On the evening of September 16, 2026, the New York Mets hosted the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. Both teams came into the game with poor seasonal records, while the clash served as part of the end of the regular schedule to determine the final standings.

According to Bleacher Report, the scheduled starters for this matchup were for the Orioles: C. Bassitt (7-5, 4.88 ERA) and for the Mets: X. Curry (0-0, 3.44 ERA). Team moves were also reported: Baltimore placed INF Jackson Holliday on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his left wrist and selected INF José Barrero’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk; in New York, several players were placed on the IL and Xzavion Curry was called up to the roster.

On the field there were significant moments: Pete Alonso reached the 300th hit of his career — a homer that tied the score in the ninth — and the game continued with episodes that ignited strong fan reactions and discussions on social media. Baltimore managed to turn the game in its favor in extra innings, where an inside-the-park homer in the 11th played a decisive role in the victory.

Among the individual performances that stood out from the day’s lineup was the appearance of Mets prospect Jonah Tong, who opened the field with a six-inning scoreless outing — a promising sign for the next part of his career. The addition of stats and game analysis was followed by comments about the results and repercussions for team rosters on the eve of the season’s end.

For detailed summaries of stats, team moves and other stories about this matchup, see Bleacher Report’s coverage.