Mike Wright (2-3, 5.05 ERA) and Joe Kelly (2-0, 6.30 ERA) start in the third of a four-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (28-22) and the Boston Red Sox (32-20) at Camden Yards. The Red Sox won the last game 6-2, and Boston leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 1 and can be seen on MASN and NESN.
Wright pitched 4.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs, striking out four and walking two in a 6-4 win over the Indians. Manny Machado (.317, 38 Rs, 13 HRs, 29 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 4. Kelly went 4.2 innings, surrendering five runs, striking out eight and walking three in a 7-5 defeat to the Blue Jays in his most recent start. David Ortiz (.335, 26 Rs, 14 HRs, 47 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Baltimore and Boston are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Baltimore has a record of 13-11 SU. 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 69. Baltimore’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 Red Sox are 9-7 against fellow AL East members. Offensively, they average 0.0 runs per game, which the best in the AL. The Red Sox capitalize on their at-bats at a high percentage, leading the league with a .294 team batting average. The Red Sox 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 Red Sox lead the season series, 3-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – BOS
Notes
Boston has won 68% (17-8) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Baltimore has won 70% (14-6) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Red Sox are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Orioles have a 2-2 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Red Sox are 2-13. The Orioles have an 8-16 record when opponents outhit them.
Boston ranks in the top 10 of the league at ninth when it comes to home runs, hitting 65 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top five with 69.
Ranking first in hits, Boston has earned 10.48 per game this season. Baltimore ranks 13th with 8.72 hits.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Boston has an OPS of .849 this season. Baltimore ranks eighth with an OPS of .759.
When the Red Sox allow at least one home run, they are 19-16, well-matched with the Orioles who are 18-15 when allowing at least one homer.
