When the Baltimore Orioles pivoted to a developmental path for the remainder of this season at the trade deadline, their aspirations were for their less-experienced players to make significant strides.

Rookie right-hander Brandon Young took a noticeable step forward on Friday when he carried a perfect game into the eighth inning of a 7-0 road victory over the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game series.

Entering the game with an 0-6 mark, Young recorded his first career win in dazzling style, completing seven flawless innings on 74 pitches before allowing an infield hit with two outs in the eighth.

Young, 26, displayed accountability following his previous start, when he allowed six earned runs in three innings to the Athletics. His bounce-back showing, in which he walked none a

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