Brandon Young, Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros
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Young recovered to strikeout Taylor Trammell with a 96-mph fastball at the top of the zone to complete the eighth inning. He earned his first win as the Orioles prevailed 7-0, matched his career high with six strikeouts, and lowered his ERA to 5.68.
Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Brandon Young had to move past his last start. In dropping to 0-6, Young saw his ERA increase to 6.70 through the first 10 starts of his major league career after allowing six runs over three innings against the Athletics on Aug.
At 5 years old, Brandon Young attended his first game at the Astros’ Daikin Park (known as Minute Maid Park at the time). His family drove about 95 miles west from their hometown of Lumberton, Texas,
Samuel Basallo had an eventful MLB debut, Dean Kremer shoved and the Orioles’ young core went off offensively in a 12-0 win over the Astros.
Ramón Urías singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Brandon Young. Ramón Urías to 2nd. Ramón Urías advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by pitcher Brandon Young.