# Orioles manager admits swing mistake exposed team’s frustration

> Orioles manager Craig Albernaz calls a swing decision by Jeremiah Jackson 'shocking' after a Brewers sweep, revealing team’s struggle with consistency.
- Title: Orioles manager admits swing mistake exposed team’s…
- Summary: Orioles manager Craig Albernaz calls a swing decision by Jeremiah Jackson 'shocking' after a Brewers sweep, revealing team’s struggle with consistency…
- Keywords: craig albernaz, jeremiah jackson, orleans, milwaukee brewers, nfl, mlb, baltimore, baseball, swing, consistency, playoffs, mlb playoffs
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-craig-albernaz-criticism-jeremiah-jackson-UVEFAY7AAVA4FD3NGXABIXKABM
- Author: Andy Kostka
- Published: 2026-09-21T16:24:59.319+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: craig albernaz, jeremiah jackson, orleans, milwaukee brewers, nfl, mlb, baltimore, baseball, swing, consistency, playoffs, mlb playoffs
## Manager’s frustration
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz called the Brewers sweep 'not winning baseball' after a season of poor playoff chances.

> Like, that’s not winning baseball. That’s not baseball, period.
## Swing decision
Jeremiah Jackson swung at a first pitch after nine pitches loaded the bases, grounding out despite a good fastball in the zone.

> Swinging bases loaded after nine pitches not in the strike zone was shocking
## Manager’s blame
Albernaz said the team’s inconsistency in small decisions has prevented winning more games this season.

> The consistency of doing little things constantly right every single night all the time is the separator
## Past decisions
Albernaz previously defended similar swing decisions, saying players should take shots when pitches are good.

> If he feels like it’s a good pitch to hit, you’ve got to go
## Player’s response
Jackson admitted the swing was 'not the best idea' and should have worked the pitcher instead.

> Probably not the best idea to swing
## Season context
The Orioles are five games out of the final wild-card spot with six games remaining.

> The Orioles are five games out of the final wild-card spot with six games remaining
## Manager’s shift
Albernaz changed his public approach to holding players accountable after the Brewers sweep.

> That’s something you would learn along the way
## Long winter ahead
Albernaz faces a long winter and potential lockout to find consistency for the Orioles.

> The little things, it’s something that we can control
## Key takeaway

Orioles' manager blames inconsistent small decisions for poor performance, not player skill.