After last night’s come-from-behind 7-6 win against the Yankees, the Orioles can lock down their home opening series with a win tonight. Left-handed starter Cole Irvin makes his second start as an Oriole against rookie Jhony Brito, currently the Yankees’ No. 27 prospect.
Brito, 25, has just one career MLB start—but it was a good one. Last week he shut out the San Francisco Giants over five innings, whiffing six and allowing just two hits and a walk. According to MLB Pipeline, Brito’s fastball velocity jumped in 2022, averaging around 94-96 mph with some run.