After an unexpected reprieve from the Orioles thanks to last night’s rainout in Boston, the two teams are in action for a day-night doubleheader this afternoon. Can the Orioles manage to avoid losing twice? I’m not optimistic, but anything is possible. They are riding a one-game winning streak, after all.
Cade Povich, who had been Thursday’s scheduled starter before the rainout, pitches the matinee today. His season debut came against the Red Sox on March 31, the Orioles’ home opener, and he lasted only 4.1 innings but struck out eight in an eventual O’s win. Povich also faced the Sox twice last year as a rookie, throwing one quality start (6.