Jake Odorizzi (0-1, 3.97 ERA) and Ubaldo Jimenez (1-1, 3.71 ERA) start in the second of a three-game series between the Tampa Bay Rays (9-10) and the Baltimore Orioles (11-7) at Tropicana Field. The Rays won the last game 2-0, and Tampa Bay leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 26 and can be seen on MAS2 and SUN.
Odorizzi pitched 4.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering five runs, striking out three and walking one in a 12-8 win over the Red Sox. Steven Souza Jr. (.293, 9 Rs, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run. Jimenez went 5.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out six and walking four in a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays in his last outing. Mark Trumbo (.366, 12 Rs, 5 HRs, 16 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Tampa Bay and Baltimore are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Tampa Bay has a record of 6-3 SU. The Rays have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Tampa Bay’s batters do not strike out very often, with only 9.4 per game. Tampa Bay’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0. The Rays are the fourth-best team in the league at limiting hits and walks to their opponents, recording a WHIP of 1.121 so far this season.
The Orioles are 6-7 against AL East foes. Offensively, the Orioles have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Orioles have a dynamic offense, leading the league with zero extra base hits. The Orioles allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
The Orioles lead the season series, 2-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
Tampa Bay won its last game in a shutout, its second of the season. Baltimore has been shut out one time this season.
The Rays are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Orioles have a 2-1 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
It looks like the Rays have a slight leg up on the Orioles, as the Rays have won their last two games while the Orioles have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rays are 5-1. The Orioles have an 8-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 25th in runs, Tampa Bay has earned 67 this season. Baltimore ranks 11th with 81 runs.
Tampa Bay and Baltimore both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Tampa Bay sits at 27th with 48 this season and Baltimore ranks 21st with 55.
The Rays are 7-6 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Orioles are 8-5 when they hit at least one homer.
