Brandon Young's Stellar Pitching Shines in Orioles' Victory

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Brandon Young, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, Jose Altuve, Jackson Holliday, Gunnar Henderson, Pete Alonso, Leody Taveras, Coby Mayo

MLB.com - Brandon Young, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, Jake Rill

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Orioles' winning streak has pushed them to a record of 49-51.

MLB.com - The Red Sox have a record of 50-48, marking their longest winning streak in franchise history tied with a previous 13-game run from July 18-27, 1948.

MLB.com - The Orioles' current winning streak is their longest since a seven-game streak from September 2-9, 2023.

MLB.com - The Orioles' winning streak has pushed them within two games of the American League’s last wild card spot.

MLB.com - The Red Sox have won 13 games in a row, marking the longest winning streak by any team in the Major Leagues this season.

MLB.com - The Orioles had not won more than three games in a row this season prior to their current seven-game streak.

MLB.com - Monday will mark the fifth time in the Expansion Era that two teams face off while each sported at least a seven-game winning streak.

Sportskeeda - The Baltimore Orioles won 5-2 against the Houston Astros, extending their winning streak to seven games.

MLB.com - Brandon Young pitched seven innings, allowing one run, five hits, and one walk while striking out seven batters.

MLB.com - Young's performance included a total of 95 pitches, featuring 30 four-seam fastballs, 28 sinkers, 15 splitters, 14 sliders, and eight curveballs.

MLB.com - The Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Astros with this victory.

MLB.com - The Orioles had 16 baserunners in the game, thanks to seven walks and three hit batters.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The game took place at Daikin Park.

MLB.com - Brandon Young is from Lumberton, Texas, located roughly 100 miles northeast of Houston.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Brandon Young's record improved to 8-2 with this game.

MLB.com - The Orioles' current winning streak is their longest since a seven-game streak in September 2023.

MLB.com - The Orioles will face the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series starting Monday night.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Orioles' aggressive base running strategy resulted in four stolen bases in five attempts during the game.

MLB.com - The Orioles lead the American League in walks and have drawn at least one walk in 91 straight games.

HOW:

MLB.com - Young's performance included a maximum pitch speed of 96.1 mph on his four-seam fastball.

MLB.com - The Orioles executed a double steal during the game, with Pete Alonso and Gunnar Henderson successfully advancing bases, contributing to their aggressive base running strategy.

MLB.com - The Orioles executed a double steal during the game, with Pete Alonso and Gunnar Henderson successfully advancing bases.

MLB.com - Young's impressive defensive play involved catching a ball that hit his shoe and throwing out Altuve at first base.

MLB.com - The Orioles' scoring included a two-run single by Leody Taveras and a home run by Coby Mayo.

The Red Sox have achieved their longest winning streak in franchise history, tying a previous 13-game run from July 18-27, 1948, and currently hold a record of 50-48. Meanwhile, the Orioles have pushed their record to 49-51, thanks to their longest winning streak since a seven-game stretch from September 2-9, 2023, which included an impressive performance from Young, who reached a maximum pitch speed of 96.1 mph on his four-seam fastball. The Orioles also showcased their aggressive base running strategy with a successful double steal by Pete Alonso and Gunnar Henderson during the game.