Giants vs Orioles Preview: Deep Rotations Battle on Friday

Friday brings the Giants to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for an early April clash. The ballpark will feel crisp and bright, and fans will watch pitchers duel. San Francisco leans on Landen Roupp as their probable starter, while Baltimore counters with Shane Baz. Both teams hope their rotations hold steady, because pitching will shape the game. The Orioles are 6-6 and the Giants are 5-8, so each team wants momentum.

The Giants rely on steady arms like Logan Webb and Robbie Ray, giving them a calm one-two punch. Beyond those two, pitchers such as Adrian Houser and Tyler Mahle add depth, although the bullpen looks more serviceable than dominant. The Orioles answer with Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish, and veteran Chris Bassitt to add experience. Ryan Helsley is penciled in to close, so late innings will test both bullpens under pressure.

Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso give Baltimore big bat power and speed, while Rafael Devers anchors the Giants' offense. Watch Henderson for steals and Alonso for home runs, because both change games quickly. The Giants have several injured pitchers on long IL stints, including Hayden Birdsong and Reiver Sanmartin, so depth matters now. If starters work deep into games, their bullpens will breathe easier and the game may come down to late innings.