The Baltimore Orioles face the Diamondbacks tonight with ace Trevor Rogers starting, boasting a 1.89 ERA in three games this season. After a thrilling comeback win last night, fans are hopeful for another strong performance from Rogers.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 01: Trevor Rogers #28 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 01, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images
After last nightâs exhilarating comeback win, it feels inevitable that tonight will be a letdown. But if momentum is the next dayâs starting pitcher, maybe not. Because tonightâs starting pitcher is ace Trevor Rogers, who has pitched to a 1.89 ERA in three starts this season.
In his most recent start, Rogers allowed two runs on six hits against the White Sox. He didnât walk a batter and he struck out six. He walked one and struck out six in his second start of the year. If he wants to do that every single start, that would probably be good. Rogers is on a full week of rest. Will that be a good thing? Again, we will see.
One thing I know is that, after watching Pete Alonso hit that home run last night, I need more. I need him to hit a home run every night. His energy is infectious. I think it made me feel more alive.
Pitching for the Diamondbacks tonight is Merrill Kelly, who will make his season debut after starting the year on the IL. Kelly has been a full-time major leaguer since 2021 and has been pretty good in that time. Last season he had a 3.22 ERA with the D-Backs before being traded to the Rangers at the trade deadline. His Rangers stint wasnât great, so now heâs back with the D-Backs.
If you are wondering how Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is doing after getting hit with a Jeremiah Jackson foul ball last night, he has a broken jaw and seven cheek fractures. If that were me, I would be in the hospital. Albernaz will be in the dugout tonight and let everyone know his condition at his pre-game press conference. As for Jackson, he gave Albernaz his grand slam ball and signed it, âSorry, homie.â
Orioles lineup
SP: LHP Trevor Rogers
Diamondback lineup
SP: RHP Merrill Kelly
Letâs go Oâs!
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