In a game that could be a shootout, Matt Shoemaker (2-3, 6.61 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (18-17) are in Baltimore to square off against Bud Norris (1-4, 9.88 ERA) and the Orioles (15-18). This is the second of a three-game series at Camden Yards. The Angels won the last game 3-1 and Los Angeles leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 16 and can be seen on FSN-W and MASN.
Norris is 4-0 with a 0.43 ERA in his appearances against the Angels, and goes up against a below-average Los Angeles offense which is batting just .231 this season. Adam Jones (.341, 18 Rs, 6 HRs, 23 RBIs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 4. Against the Orioles, Shoemaker is 0-1 with a 6.35 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts. Mike Trout (.288, 27 Rs, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs, 7 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Baltimore is a slim -113 favorite at home against Los Angeles. The Over/Under (O/U) is sitting at nine runs for this matchup. Though the Orioles have had a tough season in terms of their overall money line (-205), they have done fairly well as a favorite with a record of 10-6. Baltimore is an impressive 3-1 as the favorite over its last 10 games. The Orioles have seen a decline in scoring as of late, averaging 3.5 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 4.7 runs per game. Crossing over to the pitching staff, the Orioles are the second-best team in the AL at limiting hits to their opponents, allowing only 7.6 hits per game so far this season.
Over in the other dugout, Los Angeles is coming in with an overall money line of -205 and a disappointing record of 4-7 as the underdog. They have been on a bit of a dry streak over their last 10 games. They managed a 0-2 record when playing as the underdog. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the Angels are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.16 for the season.
The Angels have the edge in the season series, 1-0. The Orioles have a 13-14 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Shoemaker takes the mound. Norris (RHP) will be on the hill against the Angels, who have an 11-14 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL, O/U – Under
Notes
The Orioles are 1-0 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Angels are 1-1 in such matchups.
The Angels are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Orioles have a 3-8 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 11-6. The Orioles have a 13-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 26th, Los Angeles sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 128 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top half at 12th with 152.
Baltimore and Los Angeles both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Baltimore sits at 27th with 82 this season and Los Angeles ranks 24th with 88.
The Orioles are 14-11 when they hit at least one home run. The Angels perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with an 11-10 record.
