Tyler Wilson (2-3, 3.80 ERA) and Steven Wright (4-4, 2.52 ERA) start in the first of a four-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (28-20) and the Boston Red Sox (30-20) at Camden Yards. Action begins at 1:35 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 30 and can be seen on MASN and NESN.
Wilson pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering four runs (one unearned) and striking out four in a 4-3 defeat to the Astros. Mark Trumbo (.293, 28 Rs, 15 HRs, 37 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with three RBIs. Wright went 7.0 innings, surrendering three runs (one unearned), striking out seven and walking two in a 10-3 win over the Rockies in his last outing. David Ortiz (.339, 25 Rs, 13 HRs, 46 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate for the Red Sox, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Baltimore and Boston are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. Within its division, Baltimore has a record of 11-11 SU. The Orioles 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. The Orioles are one of the best in the MLB in terms of home runs with 69. Baltimore’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.
The Red Sox are 9-5 against AL East rivals. Offensively, they average 0.0 runs per game, which the best in the AL. The Red Sox capitalize on their at-bats at a high percentage, leading the league with a .295 team batting average. The Red Sox 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 lead the season series, 2-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – BOS
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Baltimore is 14-5, while Boston is 16-8.
The Red Sox 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 12-8 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Orioles are 18-4. The Red Sox have a 28-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking first in runs, Boston has earned 295 this season. Baltimore ranks 16th with 214 runs.
Ranking 17th, Baltimore is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 150 this season. Boston ranks in the top 10 with 170.
When the Orioles hit at least one home run, they are 23-10, well-matched with the Red Sox who are 23-14 when hitting one or more homers.
