Kyle Bradish Strikes Out 10 in Orioles’ Return from TJ

Kyle Bradish stepped back onto the mound for the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. The scoreboard didn’t budge his way, but his performance? Pretty remarkable.

He’d spent ages rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Then he went out and struck out ten Boston Red Sox batters over six innings, flashing that cool command and poise Orioles fans have missed.

Still, Baltimore lost 5-0 at home. A couple of solo home runs and Boston’s knack for timely hits did them in.

Bradish’s First Start Since Surgery

This was Bradish’s first start since June 14, 2024. He didn’t waste a second reminding everyone why he matters in this rotation.

He only got 81 pitches, but made them count. Bradish threw 51 strikes, punched out at least one batter every inning, and didn’t walk anyone.

Dominant but Vulnerable in Key Moments

The comeback wasn’t flawless. In the second inning, Trevor Story jumped on a pitch and sent it over the wall.

Then, just an inning later, David Hamilton did the same. That 2-0 lead was all Boston really needed. Bradish only gave up four hits, but two left the park and flipped the night in Boston’s favor.

Pitching Highlights

Bradish’s return had plenty of bright spots:

• 6 innings pitched with sharp pitch management.
• 10 strikeouts, at least one every inning.
• Zero walks—that’s some serious control.
• Just four hits allowed, two of them solo homers.
• 51 strikes out of 81 pitches.

Boston’s Offensive Execution

Bradish kept most Red Sox hitters quiet. But Boston made the most of his few mistakes.

After those early home runs, they tacked on extra runs against Baltimore’s bullpen and locked down the shutout. Nathaniel Lowe singled in the fourth, and Roman Anthony had a sixth-inning hit—though he was doubled off right after.

Why the Red Sox Stayed Ahead

Boston didn’t come out swinging wildly. They waited for Bradish to miss, then pounced.

Their pitchers kept Baltimore guessing all night, never letting the Orioles settle in or threaten much at the plate.

The Bigger Picture for Baltimore

The Orioles left this one frustrated. Still, Bradish’s return really matters.

Coming back from Tommy John is rough—over a year of rehab, endless tweaks. Bradish looked sharp, especially with his strikeouts, and that’s a huge boost for Baltimore’s rotation depth.

Season Outlook

If Bradish keeps pitching like this, Baltimore suddenly has another top-tier arm in the mix. It’s a big deal for their rotation.

The offense, though, still has to bounce back. The pitching staff’s ceiling just got a whole lot higher.

As the season winds down, Bradish might end up being the guy they turn to in those tense, high-stakes games. That could make all the difference.

Right now, the Orioles just want to turn these strong outings into wins. That didn’t quite happen Tuesday night.

Still, with Bradish back and dealing, things look a lot better than the final score lets on.

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