Ubaldo Jimenez (9-7, 3.79 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (57-56) go up against Chris Bassitt (1-4, 2.48 ERA) and the Oakland Athletics (51-65) in the first of a four-game series at Camden Yards. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 14 and will air on CSCA and MASN.
In his last start, Jimenez pitched 8.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out six and walking one in a 5-0 victory over the Angels. The Athletics were unsuccessful the last time Bassitt pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.2 innings, allowing one run, striking out 10 and walking two in a 5-4 loss to the Astros. Josh Reddick (.282, 46 Rs, 13 HRs, 60 RBIs, 5 SBs) has been doing well, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Orioles are a power hitting team with 145 home runs, one of the highest totals in the MLB.
They have a WHIP of 1.20, fifth best in the MLB.
In their previous three games this season, the Orioles have a 2-1 record. This game will feature Bassitt (RHP) on the mound against the Orioles, who have a 41-45 record when they take on a right-handed starter. The right-handed Jimenez will take the mound against the Athletics, who have a 42-42 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – Oak
Notes
Having scored zero runs in their last game, the Orioles are going to have to up their game if they want to win this matchup. The Athletics have a 14-0 record in games where opponents scored that many runs.
When they are outhit, the Athletics are 7-44. The Orioles have an 8-40 record when opponents outhit them.
Oakland ranks near the bottom of the league at 26th when it comes to home runs, hitting 90 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top five at fourth with 145.
Baltimore and Oakland both rank in the top 10 of the league in hits. Baltimore sits at 10th with 8.47 hits per game and Oakland ranks eighth with 8.55.
Ranking 23rd, Oakland is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.694). Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at 10th with an OPS of .729.
The Athletics are 17-46 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Orioles are 30-39 when they allow at least one homer.
