# Bassitt beats Scherzer in Orioles' elimination win

> Orioles eliminate Blue Jays with Bassitt's win over Scherzer.
- Title: Bassitt beats Scherzer in Orioles' elimination win | Shortify
- Summary: Orioles eliminate Blue Jays with Bassitt's win over Scherzer. Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2 in Game 1 to eliminate Toronto from postseason, with Bassitt…
- Keywords: chris bassitt, max scherzer, orioles, blue jays, mlb, camden yards, postseason, game 1, news, local, Bassitt, beats
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-blue-jays-game-1-chris-bassitt-max-scherzer-GWFN3DIDJVBRFCUKSZ3Z6DNQDI
- Author: Andy Kostka
- Published: 2026-09-23T20:25:40.918+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chris bassitt, max scherzer, orioles, blue jays, mlb, camden yards, postseason, game 1, news, local
## Game 1 result
Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2 in Game 1.
## Pitchers face off
Bassitt and Scherzer each pitched five-plus innings.
## Crowd reaction
Cold crowd applauded both pitchers after five innings.
## Postseason impact
Blue Jays eliminated from postseason contention.
## Bassitt's future
Bassitt plans to pitch in next game or retire.

> My future is, the last game of the season, I’ll be throwing
## Scherzer's plans
Scherzer will pitch Sunday in Toronto.

> I’ll probably say something here in the next couple of days
## Bassitt's admiration
Bassitt called Scherzer the most competitive player he ever played with.

> He is by far the most competitive player I ever played with
## Pete Alonso
Alonso hit 41st home run in fifth inning.

> Pete deserves MVP votes, and he deserves them every single year
## Key takeaway

Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2 in Game 1 to eliminate Toronto from postseason, with Bassitt outdueling Scherzer.