Wei-Yin Chen (0-1, 2.78 ERA) takes the mound for the Baltimore Orioles (11-11) as they go up against Nathan Karns (1-1, 4.76 ERA) and the Tampa Bay Rays (13-11) in the last of a three-game series at Tropicana Field. The Orioles won the last game 4-0 and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 3 and will air on SunSports and MASN2.
Chen has a 3.42 ERA and a 3-4 record in his career against the Rays, and faces a less-than-stellar Tampa Bay offense that’s hitting just .230 on the year. Jimmy Paredes (.362, 11 Rs, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run. In his pitching opportunities against the Orioles, Karns is 0-1 with an 8.10 ERA. He gets a strong Baltimore offense that’s batting .277. Tim Beckham (.259, 9 Rs, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
Baltimore, a -116 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against Tampa Bay. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is eight runs. When playing as the favorite, the Orioles have a 7-5 record and overall money line at -91. They have an SU record of 9-11 against teams in their division and a 6-5 record when they were the favorite in those games. The Orioles don’t give up many hits to opposing batters, ranking fourth in the AL with only 7.5 hits allowed per game.
On the other side, the Rays have a record of 8-6 when they are the underdog and are +374 overall with the money line. Against divisional foes, they are 11-9 SU and have played well as the underdog with a 6-5 record. The Rays average 3.5 walks per game, making them one of the most disciplined teams in the AL. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Tampa Bay pitchers. They’ve allowed 2.3 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 3.7. They have a WHIP of 1.11, third best in the MLB. They also have some of the most overpowering arms in the AL with an average of 8.6 strikeouts per game.
In their previous five games this season, the Orioles have a 3-2 record. This game will feature Karns (RHP) on the mound against the Orioles, who have an 8-9 record when they take on a right-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Rays will be the left-hander Chen. They sport a 3-3 record against southpaws.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL, O/U – Over
Notes
After last game’s shutout win against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Orioles now have one shutout this season. The Rays have been shut out in three games this season.
The Orioles are 1-0 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Rays are 1-1 in such matchups.
The Rays managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Orioles who are heading in with a 5-2 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Orioles are 10-3. The Rays have a 10-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 24th in runs, Tampa Bay has earned 89 this season. Baltimore ranks seventh with 116 runs.
Ranking 23rd, Baltimore is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 60 this season. Tampa Bay ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 82.
The Orioles are 11-7 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Rays are 7-6 when they hit at least one homer.
