Orioles Continue Spring Training Play with Spring Breakout Game Friday Night
FREDERICK, MD – The Baltimore Orioles held their annual Spring Breakout Game Friday night at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, taking down the Boston Red Sox top prospects by a score of 3-1. During the nine-inning showcase, the Orioles found their offense late, which was led by a two-run
FREDERICK, MD – The Baltimore Orioles held their annual Spring Breakout Game Friday night at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, taking down the Boston Red Sox top prospects by a score of 3-1.
During the nine-inning showcase, the Orioles found their offense late, which was led by a two-run bottom of the seventh inning off two RBIs from designated hitter Wilfri De La Cruz, as they held on to the two-run lead in the final two frames to win their Spring Breakout game in Sarasota.
Throughout the night, a total of 21 prospects suited up for Baltimore including third-ranked Orioles prospect and outfielder Nate George, who finished 1-3 with a double in the top of the order. Infielder Aron Estrada brought the home team their first run of the night in the bottom of the sixth on an RBI groundout, as Baltimore finished with three runs on nine hits en route to the home victory.
Other notable standouts include rising star and outfielder Vance Honeycutt, who earlier in Spring Training made headlines after homering in his first four at-bats to begin the 2026 campaign strong. Outfielder Reed Trimble finished his evening 2-3 at the dish and guided the Baltimore defense to not allowing an error throughout the night.
On the mound, 14th-ranked Orioles prospect and left-handed pitcher Joseph Dzierwa earned the win after throwing three innings of scoreless ball to close out the game, capping off his outing by recording eight strikeouts on only 46 pitches. Reigning Orioles Minor League Pitcher of the Year and right-hander Trey Gibson started the night off strong after only allowing one hit and no runs in three innings pitched.
Along with three innings of one-run ball thrown by right-handed reliever and 12th-ranked Orioles prospect Nestor German, the pitching staff combined to record 14 strikeouts while not allowing any walks throughout the evening.
Baltimore concludes Spring Training in Sarasota on Saturday before playing two exhibition games against the Washington Nationals this coming Sunday and Monday. Opening Day at Camden Yards is set for Thursday, March 26 against the Minnesota Twins with first pitch set for 3:05 p.m.
Watch these and more future stars as the Frederick Keys make their return to affiliated baseball next season as the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The first home game will take place on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. against the Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees) at the newly renovated Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. Single-game tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at Frederickkeys.com.