Gibson's MLB Debut: Strikeout, Homer, and Family Support

0:00It's May 3rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today Baseball News powered by AI. Trey Gibson stepped up for the Baltimore Orioles in his major league debut Sunday, starting against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. He's the first Oriole starter to debut there since the team left St. Louis after the 1953 season. The 23-year-old right-hander, when four and two-thirds innings, giving up three runs on four hits, including a two-run homer to Aaron Judge. The Orioles ended up losing 11-to-3, thanks to seven runs in the Afe. Gibson threw 56 of 87 pitches for strikes, and even got his first career strikeout against Austin Wells. After Judge's blast, he settled in, retiring seven of the last nine hitters he faced. Gibson stayed cool under pressure, saying he felt more composed than expected, and just wanted to keep his team in. His parents rerouted from Florida, where they were watching his sister play college softball, and joined friends in his high school coach in the bayon.

1:01Stands. Manager Craig Albernaz loved how Gibson demanded a rematch with Judge after a walk. Undrafted out of Liberty University after a junior year suspension, Gibson signed a minor league deal with Baltimore for a $150,000 bonus. He climbed fast this year, striking out 166 and 120 and one-third innings across three levels, including Triple A, Norfolk. What a ride for Gibson debuting in the Biggs, sharing the moment with family and showing real grit. The O's keep building, and he's just getting started.