Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles Orioles finally face a lefty but fall to the Diamondbacks in extra innings
Apr 16, 2026
A recap of an extra-innings 8-5 loss and how late-game bullpen decisions shaped the result. A close look at Kyle Bradish’s outing, pitch usage and velocity. A breakdown of outfield defensive alignment and a costly misplay. Discussion of carrying three catchers after activating Sam Huff and how roster moves tightened the bullpen. Preview of the upcoming four-game series in Cleveland.
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Bradish Improved Stuff But Lost Swing And Miss
- Kyle Bradish showed better velocity and sinker command in his six-inning outing but still lacked swing-and-miss, yielding four earned runs on eight hits.
- His slider had four fewer inches of horizontal break and only a 23% swing-and-miss rate, suggesting a mechanical or pitch-mix issue.
Danger Of Three Inexperienced Outfielders Together
- Putting three inexperienced Orioles outfielders (Wilson, Blaze Alexander, Jonathan Rodriguez) together cost defensive reliability in a tough Camden Yards corner.
- Weston Wilson's misplayed deep fly that hit the wall turned into a run-scoring play and was later ruled a triple, changing Bradish's earned runs total.
Lineup Stacks Worked Against Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez
- The Orioles' lineup attacked lefty Eduardo Rodriguez effectively, forcing 37 swings with only two whiffs and scoring four runs in five innings.
- Jonathan Rodriguez and Sam Huff delivered productive plate appearances, and the team had 10 hard-hit balls versus Rodriguez.