Giolito vs Bradish Set for Camden Yards as Red Sox Visit Orioles
Lucas Giolito will take the mound for the Red Sox tonight at Camden Yards, a test of a pitcher who’s been both sharp and shaky of late. In his last four starts, he logged two strong outings against the Astros and Marlins, permitting just two earned runs over 14.1 innings, but followed with two rough back-to-back stints against the Padres and Yankees, lasting only 4.2 innings while struggling with his command. All the while, Boston is riding a strong trend with Giolito on the hill—going 14-4 in his 18 most recent starts, giving the team a solid chance to win when he’s right.
On the Orioles’ side, Kyle Bradish is back from Tommy John surgery, 14 months removed from his last major league appearance in June 2024. He’s been building back up in the minors, throwing 38, 57, 69, 74, and 89 pitches in his five rehab starts, but hasn’t yet gone beyond five innings in any of them. Tonight will be Bradish’s first big test after the long layoff, and how far he can go could shape the early tempo of the game.
A key strategic note for Boston is to apply pressure to Baltimore’s bullpen early, especially in a four-game series where the Red Sox are trying to capitalize while Baltimore’s rotation is short-handed by missing Trevor Rogers, Baltimore’s noted “best pitcher” in the scramble to push through the schedule.
Today’s Lineups (as listed)
Red Sox: Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, Masataka Yoshida, Coby Mayo, Ceddanne Rafaela, Dylan Beavers, Samuel Basallo, Jackson Holliday, Nathaniel Lowe, Colton Cowser, Alex Jackson, etc. Pitching: Lucas Giolito
Orioles: Jackson Holliday, Gunnar Henderson, Trevor Story, Colton Cowser, Nathaniel Lowe, Samuel Basallo, Masataka Yoshida, David Hamilton, Ceddanne Rafaela, etc. Pitching: Kyle Bradish
First Pitch: 6:35 pm
Venue: Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
Television: NESN
Radio: WEEI
Additional notes and context
– Giolito’s recent form gives Boston a reasonable path to keeping the game within reach, especially if he can locate his fastball early and avoid prolonged trouble innings.
– Bradish’s return will be watched closely for stamina and workload; expect a measured early pace as he builds back into a longer start over time.
– The Red Sox lineup features a mix of young talent and veterans, while Baltimore is mixing in rehab stories alongside its continued prospect presence. This game could be a gauge of how each team handles the combination of return-to-play timelines and the shift into the next phase of their seasons.
Summary and outlook
This matchup pairs a veteran who’s shown he can stabilize a start with a pitcher who is reintroducing himself to the majors after a long injury layoff. If Giolito can mimic his strongest recent outings and Bradish can locate enough strikes and durability, tonight could tilt toward a patient, bullpen-friendly chase in Baltimore. A hopeful note for fans: Bradish’s comeback story and Giolito’s proven track record make this an intriguing, competitive chapter in a tight stretch drive.