Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles Shane Baz debuts and the Orioles take the opening series over the Twins!
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Mar 30, 2026 A season-opening series win over the Twins gets unpacked with focus on a promising debut by Shane Baz. Early pitching struggles and a seven-run seventh-inning rally take center stage. Rookie starts and defensive questions, plus bullpen wobbliness and roster rehab updates, round out the recap.
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Opening Weekend Strikeout Problem
- Orioles struck out 16 times in Saturday's 4-1 loss, marking their 23rd nine-inning game with 16+ Ks since 1954.
- Every starter struck out at least once and they left bases-loaded chances, like Dylan Beavers' 0-1 K with bases loaded in the first.
Bradish Lost Command In Early Start
- Kyle Bradish started well (three scoreless) but lost fastball and slider command in the fourth and fifth, exiting after 4 2/3 innings.
- Bradish's sinker had a 39% in-zone rate and he allowed a two-run Royce Lewis homer when he couldn't land his slider.
Nunez's Electric MLB Debut
- Anthony Nunez made his MLB debut in relief and fired six up, six down with three strikeouts on 22 pitches.
- His fastball sat 97 mph with massive induced vertical break, creating ugly swings and popups.