Tyler Wilson (1-0, 2.77 ERA) and John Danks (0-3, 6.23 ERA) start in the first of a four-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (12-8) and the Chicago White Sox (16-6) at Camden Yards. The White Sox come into this series hoping to extend a six-game winning streak. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 28 and can be seen on CSCh and MAS2.
Wilson pitched 5.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs and striking out two in an 8-3 win over the Royals. Danks went 6.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out two and walking five in a 3-2 defeat to the Angels in his last outing. Todd Frazier (.235, 10 Rs, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Baltimore and Chicago are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Orioles 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. The Orioles are one of the best in the MLB in terms of home runs with 28. As for the Baltimore defense and pitching staff, it’s been a struggle for opposing teams to score runs against the Orioles. The 2.4 runs that Baltimore’s pitchers allow per home game makes them the top AL staff at home. The Orioles are the third-best team in the AL at limiting hits during home games, allowing only 6.9 hits per game to their opponents this season.
Offensively, the White Sox 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. Shifting to the pitching staff and defense, the White Sox allow just 0.0 runs per game, ranking them first in the AL. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the White Sox are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.030 for the season.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Chicago is 7-3, while Baltimore is 6-3.
After a weak showing last week where they got in seven hits, the White Sox need to step it up. The Orioles have a record of 7-2 when opponents get seven hits or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Orioles are 8-2. The White Sox have a 13-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 18th, Chicago sits in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 82 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top half at 14th with 85.
Ranking 22nd, Baltimore is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 58 this season. Chicago ranks in the top half with 66.
When the Orioles hit at least one home run, they are 9-5. When the White Sox hit at least one homer, they have a 10-3 record.
