Orioles top Phillies, 6-2, behind Grayson Rodriguez’s arm, Anthony Santander’s bat

The Orioles needed a gutsy performance from Grayson Rodriguez.

Following a tiring, extra-inning loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Baltimore could’ve used a boost and some energy from its young starting pitcher. After fellow starter Kyle Bradish was placed on the injured list with a sprained elbow ligament, the ballclub needed reassurance that its rotation could withstand yet another injury.

And with a worn-down bullpen, the Orioles needed the right-hander to eat innings against one of baseball’s best lineups.