Saturday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Pirates, 4:05 ET
Shane Baz makes his second start in black and orange as the O’s look to even the series in Pittsburgh.
BALTIMORE, MD - MARCH 29: Shane Baz #34 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on March 29, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) | Getty Images Probable pitchers: RHP Shane Baz (0-0, 6. 75 ERA, 4 K) vs.
RHP Carmen Mlodzinski (0-0, 4. 15 ERA, 8 K) Where to watch: MASN/MASN+ The Orioles’ Game 1 loss in Pittsburgh followed the same script we’ve seen far too often this young season: the starting pitcher gives up a big inning early and the offense struggles to claw the O’s back into the game. Friday night, the O’s fell just short, with Pete Alonso striking out against former Oriole Gregory Soto to seal a 5-4 loss.
This afternoon, Baltimore will look to get off to a faster start and tie the series with the Pirates at one game apiece. Offseason acquisition and newly minted $68M man Shane Baz will take the ball for the O’s, looking to improve on his first start in the black and orange. Like Kyle Bradish yesterday, Baz ran into early trouble in his Orioles debut vs.
the Twins. In the 2nd inning of his start vs. Minnesota, Baz allowed the first four base runners to reach before allowing a bases-loaded double that put Baltimore in a quick 4-0 hole.