MIAMI -- Cade Povich’s fourth start of the season came to an early end on Thursday night against the Marlins, as the Orioles left-hander was removed after three innings with left forearm discomfort.

Povich went about his usual pregame routine quietly, spending time on the clubhouse couches before later sitting alone in the dugout. He did not show any obvious signs of discomfort during his outing, but was lifted after 43 pitches.

The 26-year-old allowed three hits and three runs (all earned), walked two and struck out one over his three frames. Miami struck early, with Liam Hicks delivering a two-run homer in the first inning. In the third inning, Connor Norby added an RBI single to left, bringing home Javier Sanoja.

Even with Povich at a modest pitch count, right-hander Yennier Canó was warming in the Baltimore bullpen prior to the left-hander’s departure.

Povich now holds a 5.12 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 19 1/3 innings this season. The Orioles continue to manage a stretched pitching staff, with seven pitchers currently on the injured list.

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