Young’s Struggle Puts Orioles in Tight Race | Baltimore Orioles News

Baltimore Orioles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Brandon Young’s latest start was a brutal four-inning disaster, capped by a three-run homer that doomed the Orioles in their loss to the Angels — and it couldn’t come at a worse time as they chase a wild card. Already pitching career-high innings this season (over 120), Young is feeling the strain, admitting he was gassed and couldn’t land his off-speed pitches. This follows another rough outing, marking his worst two starts in a row. The loss cost them a series sweep and a shot at tying the Rangers for the final playoff spot — now five teams are bunched within a game and a half of that third…