In the first of a three-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (30-22) and the New York Yankees (25-28) at Camden Yards, Chris Tillman (7-1, 2.92 ERA) and Nathan Eovaldi (6-2, 3.71 ERA) get the start. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 3 and will air on MASN and YES.
In his most recent outing, Tillman pitched 6.0 innings, allowing four runs, striking out three and walking three in a 6-4 victory over the Indians. Mark Trumbo (.288, 31 Rs, 17 HRs, 42 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, two home runs, and three RBIs. The Yankees were also victorious the last time Eovaldi pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out seven and walking two in a 2-1 victory over the Rays. Carlos Beltran (.270, 27 Rs, 12 HRs, 31 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Against teams in the AL East, the Orioles have a SU record of 9-15. 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. The Orioles rank fifth in the majors in extra base hits with 178. The most recent 10 game stretch for Baltimore’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Baltimore’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Against fellow AL East members, the Yankees are 11-7 SU. New York has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the New York pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.3 walks per game, best in the AL.
In their previous three games this season, the Orioles have a 2-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
In their last game, the Yankees won by a margin of one run. The Orioles are 5-5 in one-run games. The Yankees have an 8-5 record in close games.
The Orioles are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Yankees have an 8-13 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Yankees are 6-25. The Orioles have a 10-16 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 22nd in home runs, New York has hit 52 this season. Baltimore ranks second with 76 home runs.
Ranking 27th, New York is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.64 per game. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 with 8.87.
Ranking 27th, New York is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.670). Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at seventh with an OPS of .775.
When the Yankees allow at least one home run, they are 14-21. When the Orioles allow one or more homers, they have a 20-15 record.
