What happened: Kyle Bradish did not allow a hit through six innings against the Kansas City Royals, carrying the bid into the seventh. The right-hander has anchored Baltimore's rotation during a stretch in which the club has won two straight and sits at 44-51 on the season.
Why it matters: The outing extends a strong first half for Bradish, who allowed just one earned run across a two-start stretch in June. Baltimore enters the day leading its season series with Kansas City 2-0, with the trade deadline approaching for a team the front office has been evaluating for outfield upgrades.
By the numbers: Bradish is working with a 3.61 ERA on the first half, by his own postgame account. The Orioles are 44-51 this season, averaging 4.6 runs scored and 4.9 allowed, and carry a two-game win streak into the start.
What to watch: The no-hit bid continues as Bradish works through the middle innings against Kansas City.