Mike Wright (2-3, 5.88 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (32-23) go up against Danny Duffy (1-0, 3.44 ERA) and the Kansas City Royals (30-26) in the first of a three-game series at Camden Yards. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 6 and will air on MASN and FSKC.
In his last start, Wright pitched 2.2 innings, giving up six runs and striking out two in a 13-9 victory over the Red Sox. The Royals were victorious over the Rays 6-3 the last time Duffy pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing three runs and striking out six. Eric Hosmer (.321, 30 Rs, 10 HRs, 35 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup 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 power hitting team with 80 home runs, one of the highest totals in the MLB. 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.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Kansas City is one of the top hitting teams in the league, converting .268 of their at-bats for hits. Kansas City is a terror on the base paths, ranking third in the MLB with 41 stolen bases. Kansas City’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. The Kansas City pitching staff has been an intimidating group on the road this year, averaging 6.8 strikeouts per game.
In their previous three games this season, the Royals have a 2-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
The Orioles are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Royals have a 19-20 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Royals are 4-16. The Orioles have an 11-17 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 29th in home runs, Kansas City has hit 47 this season. Baltimore ranks third with 80 home runs.
Ranking 12th, Baltimore is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.84 per game. Kansas City ranks in the top 10 at eighth with 9.09.
Ranking 19th, Kansas City is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.722). Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at seventh with an OPS of .773.
The Royals are 16-19 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Orioles are 21-15 when they allow at least one homer.
