Runs may be hard to come by in this one as Ubaldo Jimenez (3-3, 2.43 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (15-19) meet Garrett Richards (3-1, 2.27 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (19-17) in the last of a three-game series at Camden Yards. The Angels won the last game 6-1, extending a five-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 17 and will air on FSN-W and MASN.
Jimenez has a 5.34 ERA and a 0-5 record in his career against the Angels, but is up against a less-than-stellar Los Angeles offense that’s hitting just .233 on the year. Jimmy Paredes (.347, 16 Rs, 5 HRs, 18 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday. In his career against the Orioles, Richards is 0-2 with a 7.31 ERA. He meets a strong Baltimore offense that’s batting .258. Mike Trout (.300, 28 Rs, 10 HRs, 21 RBIs, 7 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Angels, going 3 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Baltimore has averaged 3.2 runs per game over the last 10 games, lower than its season average of 4.5. Turning to the pitching staff, the Orioles are second in the AL in hits allowed with just 7.5 per game.
The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Los Angeles pitchers. They’ve allowed 2.4 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 3.5. They have a WHIP of 1.14 on the year, good for second in the league.
The previous two games have all gone Los Angeles’s way. The Orioles will take on a right-hander (Richards) in this game and have a 13-15 record against right-handed starting pitchers this season. Taking the hill against the Angels will be the right-hander Jimenez. They sport an 11-14 record against righties.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
The Orioles are 1-0 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Angels are 1-1 in such matchups.
The Angels are coming into this game after allowing zero walks during their last outing. The Orioles have a 0-5 record when opponents give up that many walks.
When they are outhit, the Orioles are 0-11. The Angels have a 5-11 record when opponents outhit them.
Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half of the league at 20th when it comes to home runs, hitting 30 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top five at fifth with 44.
Ranking 15th, Los Angeles is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 7.46 per game. Baltimore ranks in the top five at fifth with 8.79.
Ranking 29th, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.643). Baltimore ranks in the top five at fifth with an OPS of .747.
The Angels are 8-15 when they allow at least one home run. The Orioles perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 7-14 record.
