Lucas Giolito has been inconsistent, producing two strong starts (Astros, Marlins) allowing two runs across 14.1 innings and two poor outings where he failed to get through 4.2 innings (Padres, Yankees). The Red Sox are 14-4 in Giolito's last 18 starts, indicating the team typically fares well when he pitches effectively. Kyle Bradish returns from Tommy John surgery after missing 14 months since last pitching in June 2024. Bradish has ramped up in the minors with pitch counts of 38, 57, 69, 74, and 89 but has not exceeded five innings in those starts. The Red Sox plan to pressure the Orioles bullpen, a strategy strengthened by Trevor Rogers being unavailable. First pitch is 6:35 pm at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
Lucas Giolito goes to the hill where he's been hot and cold of late. Over his last four starts, Giolito has two excellent outings against the Astros and Marlins, where he allowed a total of two runs over a combined 14.1 inning of work, and then two stinkers where he struggled to throw strikes and only got through 4.2 inning of work against both the Padres and the Yankees.
For the Orioles, Kyle Bradish makes his return from Tommy John surgery after last pitching in a major league game in June of 2024 and missing 14 months. Bradish was really dialed in before the injury, but in his first game back from such a severe injury, it's hard to know what to expect. He's been building up strength in the minor, throwing 38, 57, 69, 74, and 89 pitches in his last five starts,
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