Jose Berrios (1-1, 6.75 ERA) and Tyler Wilson (1-1, 3.04 ERA) take the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Minnesota Twins (8-23) and the Baltimore Orioles (18-12) at Target Field. The Twins come into this series hoping to snap a five-game losing streak. Action begins at 8:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 9 and can be seen on MAS2 and FSN.
Berrios pitched 5.1 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out eight and walking five in a 6-2 win over the Astros. Oswaldo Arcia (.270, 6 Rs, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Wilson went 6.0 innings, surrendering three runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking three in a 7-0 defeat to the Yankees in his last outing. Manny Machado (.350, 24 Rs, 9 HRs, 22 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Orioles, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs, two home runs, and six RBIs.
The odds for Minnesota and Baltimore are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Twins 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. Minnesota’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.
Offensively, the Orioles have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Orioles 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 Orioles have established a reputation of overwhelming hitters with an AL-best 6.5 strikeouts per road game, making them one of the top five teams in the league.
The Orioles have the edge in the season series, 3-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Twins are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Orioles have a 4-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
It looks like the Orioles have a slight leg up on the Twins, as the Orioles have won their last two games while the Twins have lost their last five.
When they outhit their opponents, the Twins are 6-5. The Orioles have a 12-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 25th, Minnesota is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 106 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top half at 12th with 134.
Ranking 16th, Baltimore is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 95 this season. Minnesota ranks in the top half at 13th with 99.
The Twins are 6-13 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Orioles are 14-6 when they hit at least one homer.
