The Orioles will likely start Kyle Bradish in Game 1 of the ALDS this Saturday. Baltimore had nothing left to play for today, but the Birds still elected to pitch Bradish. O’s skipper Brandon Hyde said he wanted to keep their top starter in rhythm before the postseason.
Bradish only worked two innings, but he certainly looked prepared for the postseason. Alex Verdugo lined out to start the game, and Rafael Devers worked a one-out walk. Bradish followed with five consecutive strikeouts to conclude his abridged outing.
The 27-year-old fooled Justin Turner with an 0-2 changeup, and froze Masataka Yoshida with a ball that just caught the inside corner.