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ORIOLES POSTCAST: Cade Povich DOMINATES San Francisco Giants on his birthday, Baltimore Orioles win

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Apr 12, 2026
A birthday pitching masterpiece by Cade Povich and his near-perfect start. Early offense sparks with Samuel Basayo's first-inning homer. In-game adjustments, pitch mix changes, and a key two-run double shift momentum. Roster moves and a look ahead to the upcoming road stretch round out the recap.
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INSIGHT

Povich's Breakout Birthday Start

  • Cade Povich dominated with pinpoint location and added ride to his fastball, retiring the first 12 batters and overpowering the Giants on his 26th birthday.
  • Povich mixed a cut fastball and improved offspeed command, getting early chases and weak contact that fueled a 6 2/3-inning, one-run outing.
ANECDOTE

Povich Overcame Harrowing Offseason Threats

  • Luke recounts Povich's prior adversity, including receiving death threats last August and starting the year in Triple-A before rebounding in the majors.
  • That backstory highlights Povich's mental resilience and how the Orioles supported his comeback.
INSIGHT

How Povich Adjusted Midgame

  • Povich navigated trouble in the fifth with hanging changeups yielding two singles, then rebounded to retire key hitters through the sixth as his pitch mix kept hitters off-balance.
  • His pitch sequencing included curveballs in the dirt and two-seamers down that produced strikeouts and weak contact up to the 97-pitch mark.
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