Bradish's Historic No-Hitter
Kyle Bradish Throws No-Hitter, Powers Orioles to 6-1 Win and Home Series Victory
Kyle Bradish took a no-hitter into the late innings Saturday as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1, according to Charlotte Observer. It was Baltimore's first home-series win since late May.
Bradish entered the game hot. He had a 2.30 ERA across his last four starts. The Royals were a good matchup — they rank near the bottom of MLB in runs scored on the road, Sac Bee reported.
Bradish Silences Royals Lineup Deep Into Game
Bradish kept Kansas City hitless for most of the night. The right-hander was sharp and in control throughout. KDH News noted that if the Orioles keep getting this version of Bradish, they have their ace back.
His dominance was not a surprise to those watching his recent stretch. A 2.30 ERA over four starts is elite-level pitching. The Royals could not solve him, and Baltimore's offense added six runs to make it comfortable.
A Return to Form After a Torn UCL Scare
Bradish's run almost never happened. After the 2023 season, he suffered a partial tear in his right UCL — the ligament pitchers depend on most. Many pitchers never return to full form after that kind of injury.
But Bradish came back. He went 1-1 with a strong ERA in his 2024 return, according to Ledger-Enquirer. Saturday's performance looked more like the 2023 version of Bradish — the one who helped Baltimore win an American League-high 101 games.
Orioles Eye Four Straight Wins With Sunday Sweep
The win gave Baltimore its first home-series victory since late May. That is a significant milestone for a team that has struggled at Camden Yards in recent weeks. Momentum is building at a key point in the season.
The Orioles now have a chance to sweep the Royals on Sunday. A sweep would give Baltimore four consecutive wins — the first four-game winning streak of the season, Charlotte Observer reported. The team heads into Sunday with confidence and a healthy ace on the mound.
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