Kevin Gausman (1-0, 4.24 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (42-36) meet Yovani Gallardo (7-6, 2.72 ERA) and the Texas Rangers (40-39) in the last of a four-game series at Camden Yards. The Orioles won the last game 4-2 and Texas leads the series 2-1. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jul. 2 and will air on FSN-SW and MASN2.
In his most recent outing, Gausman pitched 5.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out one and walking one in a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays. Jimmy Paredes (.319, 35 Rs, 10 HRs, 38 RBIs, 3 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. In his pitching opportunities against the Orioles, Gallardo is 1-0 with a 4.05 ERA. He meets a strong Baltimore offense that’s batting .261.
Baltimore, a -128 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against Texas. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is eight runs. The Orioles have a winning record of 25-16 when playing as the favorite and an overall money line of +425.
Across the field, the Rangers have a record of 35-33 when they are the underdog and are +1,574 overall with the money line.
In their previous three games this season, the Rangers have a 2-1 record. The Orioles will take on a right-hander (Gallardo) in this game and have a 31-29 record against right-handed starting pitchers this season. Taking the hill against the Rangers will be the right-hander Gausman. They sport a 26-23 record against righties.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL, O/U – Over
Notes
The Orioles are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Rangers have a 5-10 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Orioles are 5-24. The Rangers have an 8-31 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking eighth in home runs, Texas has hit 87 this season. Baltimore ranks fifth with 97 home runs.
Baltimore and Texas both rank in the top 10 of the league in hits. Baltimore sits at sixth with 8.73 hits per game and Texas ranks eighth with 8.58.
Ranking 13th, Texas is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.720). Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .746.
The Rangers are 20-31 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Orioles are 23-25 when they allow at least one homer.
