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Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Astros, 2:10

Sunday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Astros, 2:10

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 04: Pitcher Brandon Young #63 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 04, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Alex ChurchSun, July 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM UTC·1 min read

The Orioles will look to complete the sweep and secure their seventh-consecutive victory this afternoon in Houston. Baltimore originally penciled Kyle Bradish as the starter, but the O’s will send out Brandon Young to start the finale. Bradish is now scheduled to start on Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Young will look to make it another memorable start against the Astros. The 27-year-old helped keep the Orioles afloat in the first half with a 7-2 record and 3.42 ERA over 15 games. The Astros will send out right-handed pitcher Hunter Brown.

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Adley Rutschman will begin the day on the bench with Samuel Basallo handling the catching and Taylor Ward getting a day as the DH. Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser, and Leody Taveras will handle the outfield duties.

Coby Mayo will return to third base, and Jackson Holliday will head to second. Pete Alonso and Gunnar Henderson will take their usual spots at first base and shortstop.

Baltimore secured a pair of improbable victories on Friday and Saturday. Do they have the chops to go out and win a no-doubter today? Let’s find out.

  • Starter: RHP Brandon Young