Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles ORIOLES POSTCAST: Kyle Bradish, Baltimore Orioles ROCKED by Konnor Griffin, Pittsburgh Pirates
Apr 3, 2026
A storybook rookie debut electrifies PNC Park as a teenage pitcher dominates. A frustrating early collapse by the Orioles starter produces a four-run inning that swings momentum. Late rally sparks include clutch hits and a surprising X-factor defender. Preview of tomorrow’s pitching duel wraps up the conversation.
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Griffin's Teenager Debut Is Exceptionally Rare
- Griffin is an unusually young top prospect and the first Pirates teenager to debut since Juan Soto, amplifying expectations.
- Luke notes Griffin is the 13th teenager to debut since 2000 and first since Soto.
Bradish Command Collapse Produced Four Run Inning
- Kyle Bradish struggled with command, allowing a crooked four-run second inning that decided the game.
- Luke notes Bradish gave up six hits, three walks and four earned runs across four frames on 81 pitches.
O's Failure With Runners In Scoring Position Cost Game
- The Orioles left eight runners on base and went 1-for-9 with RISP, costing them the win.
- Luke highlights multiple chances across early innings despite frequent leadoff reachers that weren't converted.