David Price (7-3, 4.63 ERA) and the Boston Red Sox (36-26) go up against Chris Tillman (8-1, 3.01 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (36-26) in the first of a three-game division series at Fenway Park. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 14 and will air on MAS2 and NESN.
In his most recent outing, Price pitched 8.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 2-1 loss to the Giants. The Orioles were victorious over the Royals 4-0 the last time Tillman pitched. He went 7.1 innings, giving up zero runs and striking out nine. Manny Machado (.308, 47 Rs, 16 HRs, 39 RBIs) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 5 Sunday with two runs.
Notes
In their last game, the Orioles lost by a margin of one run. The Red Sox are 5-8 in one-run games. The Orioles have a 7-7 record in close games.
When leading after seven innings, Baltimore is 19-8, while Boston is 18-10.
The Orioles managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Red Sox who are heading in with a 15-4 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Red Sox are 34-9. The Orioles have a 22-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Boston ranks at the top of the league when it comes to runs with 369 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 299.
Boston ranks at the top of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage of .841. Baltimore ranks in the top five at third with an OPS of .787.
The Orioles are 21-18 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Red Sox are 21-21 when they allow at least one homer.
