Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles Trevor Rogers picks up where he left off in Orioles Opening Day win!
Mar 27, 2026
A recap of a 2-1 Opening Day win with Trevor Rogers’ strong seven shutout innings. Defensive highlights include a diving stop and key double plays. A two-run rally in the seventh and heads-up base running get attention. Bullpen usage, rotation workload plans, and projected roles for the 26-man roster are discussed. Weekend matchups and a live-show invite are previewed.
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Tyler O'Neal's Streak Ends But He Still Helped
- Tyler O'Neal did not extend his streak of opening day homers, going hitless for the long ball but contributing a walk and a key single in the seventh.
- He also made a notable defensive error in right field and was still kept in late, showing lineup reliance.
Small Ball Seventh Inning Secured The Win
- The Orioles' two-run seventh came from small-ball: Samuel Basayo singled, went first-to-third on a Buxton play, and Colton Couser hit a sac fly; Blaze Alexander added a two-out RBI.
- Basayo's aggressive baserunning and O'Neal tagging up to second proved decisive when the Twins later scored one run.
Wells Bridged And Helsley Shut The Door
- Craig Albernaz turned to Tyler Wells in the eighth; Wells allowed a run but escaped further damage and showed comfortable multi-inning relief potential.
- Ryan Helsley closed, sitting 100+ mph and mixing a new splitter, striking out the side and resembling elite late-inning form.