Brandon Young, Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles
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Baltimore Orioles rookie Brandon Young was closing in on a perfect game against the Houston Astros but lost it in a brutal way.
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,
Baltimore's Brandon Young had a career 0-6 record with a 6.70 ERA before Friday. But on Friday, he nearly threw a perfect game against 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.
HOUSTON — Breaking up Brandon Young’s perfect game bid Friday wasn’t enough for Ramón Urías. He needed even more revenge. Urías, the longtime Orioles infielder who was traded to the Astros at the deadline,