Friday night Orioles game thread: vs. Red Sox, 7:05pm ET

TL;DR

The Orioles face the Red Sox tonight at Camden Yards, with Brandon Young starting for Baltimore against Boston's Brayan Bello. Both teams have struggled offensively this season, making this matchup crucial for improving their standings.

Key points

Orioles return to Camden Yards after a 3-4 road trip
Brandon Young starts for the Orioles, Brayan Bello for the Red Sox
Orioles struggle with early-game offense, hitting .184 in first three innings
Pete Alonso and Leody Taveras show positive signs for the Orioles
Red Sox offense ranks 26th in the league

Baltimore OriolesBoston Red SoxBrandon YoungBrayan Bello

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 10: Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 10, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images *Where to watch:* MASN/MASN+ *Probable pitchers:* RHP Brandon Young (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K) vs. RHP Brayan Bello (1-2, 6.75 ERA, 13 K) The Orioles return to Camden Yards Friday night after a road trip that had more reasons for concern than celebration. Across seven games in Cleveland and Kansas City, the O’s went 3-4, while continuing to show the inconsistent offense and starting pitching that’s plagued them throughout their 12-13 start. Getting off to strong starts in games has been the Orioles’ biggest problem in 2026, as they often find themselves playing from behind and in need of last-ditch comeback attempts. In the first three innings of games, MLB as a whole is hitting .237 while scoring 1.46 runs/game across innings 1-3. The Orioles, conversely, are hitting .184 in the first three innings of games, while putting up 0.88 runs/game in the first three frames. Combine those early inning offensive struggles with a starting rotation sporting a 4.37 ERA (21st in baseball) and get a consistent game script that never leads to comfortable victories. The few positives coming from the Orioles’ road trip are the steady resurgence of ’s bat and the continuation of Ledoy Taveras’ hot start. After shuffling through the first six series of the season with an average under .200, Alonso hit .250 on the road trip with a .751 OPS and . Taveras slashed .273/.360/.545 across the two road series, and broke up a no-hitter in Cleveland, collected a game-winning, extra-inning grand slam in Kansas City and swatted a game-tying single in the Royals series finale. The only team in the AL East that’s been more disappointing than the Orioles this year is tonight’s opponent, the . comes into tonight’s contest with the Major’s 26th-ranked offense to go along with a middle-of-the-pack rotation. Right-hander Brayan Bello has struggled to begin the season, failing to make it through 5 innings in three of his four starts, while struggling with walks and home runs. Bello does have a 3.13 ERA and .181 BAA in four career starts at Camden Yards, but the O’s will hope they can pile on his early-season struggles. Opposing Bello is Baltimore’s recently recalled right-hander, Brandon Young. The 27-year-old Texan was sharp in his only previous start this season, tossing five scoreless innings while only allowing two hits against the . It will be Young’s first career start vs. Boston, with the righty holding a 8.72 career ERA in seven starts at Camden Yards. Also returning to the Orioles’ active roster tonight is former Red Sox Tyler O’Neill and set-up man .

Q&A

What time does the Orioles vs. Red Sox game start?

The game starts at 7:05 PM ET.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Orioles and Red Sox?

Brandon Young will start for the Orioles, while Brayan Bello takes the mound for the Red Sox.

How have the Orioles performed recently before this game?

The Orioles went 3-4 on their recent road trip, continuing to struggle with inconsistent offense and pitching.

What are the current standings of the Orioles and Red Sox?

Both teams are experiencing disappointing seasons, with the Orioles at 12-13 and the Red Sox having the 26th-ranked offense in the league.

Friday night Orioles game thread: vs. Red Sox, 7:05pm ET

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