Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles ORIOLES POSTCAST: Shane Baz STRUGGLES as Baltimore Orioles fall to San Francisco Giants
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Apr 11, 2026 A tough 6-3 loss to the Giants is dissected with focus on Shane Baz’s outing and where he fell apart. The conversation highlights bullpen problems and Pete Alonso’s timing struggles at the plate. Analysis covers offensive hiccups like first-pitch outs and missed opportunities. The show ends by previewing tomorrow’s pitching rematch and what Baltimore needs to bounce back.
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Baz's Electric Stuff Undone By Poor Command
- Shane Baz's stuff is electric but command issues made him hittable tonight.
- Baz allowed nine hits and cruised early before cutters and four-seamers missed location, turning a strong start into a 28-pitch third inning meltdown.
Big Contract Amplifies Baz's Upside And Downside
- The Baz contract raises expectations but also magnifies failures when hitters adjust.
- Luke compares the $68M deal's upside (99 mph life) with unpredictability that makes him more Edwin Jackson than Garrett Cole when command slips.
Third Inning Mistakes Created Big Swing Momentum
- The game turned in the third and fourth when Baz left pitches over the plate and the Giants punished him.
- A high cutter to Willi Adames became a 104 mph opposite-field homer and subsequent missed locations produced multiple RBI hits.