Rookie Pitcher Battles for First MLB Win as Orioles Face Cubs

On August 3, 2025, Baltimore Orioles' rookie pitcher Brandon Young will look to secure his first major league win as his team takes on the Chicago Cubs in the rubber game of their three-game series.

Young, 26, has been searching for that elusive first victory this season, coming close in his most recent outing on July 25th. In that game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the 6-foot-6 right-hander delivered his first quality start in the majors, holding the league-leading offense to two runs and six hits over six innings. The Orioles went on to score a run in the eighth inning to win 3-2, completing a sweep of the doubleheader and the series.

"Less frustrating, for sure," Young said after the game. "Just giving my team a chance to win. That's the goal every time we go out."

Young, who has never faced the Cubs, has shown he can consistently throw strikes, including an immaculate inning last month where he struck out three batters on just nine pitches. Interim manager Tony Mansolino praised Young's performance, saying the team has seen signs of his potential in previous starts.

The Orioles will look to Young to continue his strong pitching as they aim to take the series against the Cubs on Sunday.