Tyler Wilson (2-1, 2.93 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (24-14) go up against Nathan Karns (3-1, 3.51 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (22-17) in the last of a three-game series at Camden Yards. The Orioles won the last game 5-2, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 12:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 19 and will air on MASN and RTNW.
In his most recent outing, Wilson pitched 7.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out two and walking one in a 9-2 victory over the Twins. Mark Trumbo (.304, 23 Rs, 12 HRs, 29 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI. The Mariners were unsuccessful against the Angels 7-6 the last time Karns pitched. He went 6.1 innings, allowing three runs, striking out five and walking three. Robinson Cano (.301, 26 Rs, 12 HRs, 36 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Orioles has gone great. Over that span, Baltimore is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Over their past 10 games, Baltimore’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Seattle has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Mariners are known for their power, smashing 53 home runs. Seattle’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They have a WHIP of 1.191, fifth best in the MLB.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
The Orioles managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Mariners who are coming in with a 14-3 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 4-14. The Orioles have a 7-10 record when opponents outhit them.
Baltimore and Seattle both rank in the top five of the league in home runs. Baltimore sits at second with 57 home runs this season and Seattle ranks fifth with 53.
Ranking 16th, Seattle is in the bottom half of the league in hits, notching 8.33 per game. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 8.95.
Ranking 12th, Seattle is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.740). Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .789.
The Mariners are 15-12 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Orioles are 16-8 when they allow at least one homer.
