Kevin Gausman (0-1, 2.16 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (23-12) go up against Michael Fulmer (2-1, 6.00 ERA) and the Detroit Tigers (15-21) in the last of a four-game series at Camden Yards. The Orioles won the last game 9-3, extending a seven-game winning streak. Baltimore can finish out the series sweep with a win in this game. The game gets underway at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 15 and will air on MASN and FSDT.
In his last start, Gausman pitched 6.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out nine and walking two in a 5-3 victory over the Twins. Mark Trumbo (.314, 21 Rs, 11 HRs, 28 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs and one RBI. The Tigers were victorious over the Nationals 5-4 the last time Fulmer pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out six and walking three. Victor Martinez (.363, 17 Rs, 5 HRs, 21 RBIs) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Over their past 10 games, Baltimore’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The Orioles are a superb hitting team with a .273 team batting average, one of the highest marks in the MLB. Turning to the pitching and defensive side, the Baltimore pitching staff and defense is very good at home, only giving up 3.2 runs per game.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Detroit pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also have some of the most overpowering arms in baseball with an AL-high 6.7 strikeouts per game.
So far this season, the Orioles are 3-0 against the Tigers.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
The Orioles are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded nine strikeouts. The Tigers have a record of 7-11 when they are struck out that many times or more.
The Orioles are coming into the game with seven consecutive wins, while the Tigers currently have a losing streak of four.
When they outhit their opponents, the Tigers are 11-5. The Orioles have a 15-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 17th in runs, Detroit has earned 150 this season. Baltimore ranks ninth with 165 runs.
Ranking 21st, Detroit is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 103 this season. Baltimore ranks in the bottom half at 19th with 107.
When the Orioles hit at least one home run, they are 18-6. When the Tigers hit at least one homer, they have a 14-11 record.
