There will be no playoff run this September for the Baltimore Orioles, not after a disastrous start that cost manager Brandon Hyde his job in mid-May.

But Baltimore can still finish the season strong with games like it played Monday, recording a 4-3 victory over the homestanding San Diego Padres for just its third win in 12 games. The Orioles will try to clinch a series win on Tuesday night.

When both teams dipped into the bullpen after their starter ran up high pitch counts over four innings, it figured to be an advantage for San Diego. But instead, it was Baltimore (62-76) that came up with the big outs and a couple of big hits to boot.

Jeremiah Jackson drilled a solo homer off All-Star Adrian Morejon in the fifth inning for a 3-2 lead. Dylan Beavers touched All-Star Robert Suarez for

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