Ubaldo Jimenez (2-6, 6.36 ERA) and Rick Porcello (7-2, 3.68 ERA) take the hill in the last of a four-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (29-22) and the Boston Red Sox (32-21) at Camden Yards. The Orioles won the last game 13-9, and Boston leads the series 2-1. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jun. 2 and can be seen on MASN and NESN.
Jimenez pitched 1.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering six runs (three unearned), striking out one and walking three in an 11-4 defeat to the Indians. Mark Trumbo (.284, 29 Rs, 15 HRs, 39 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run and two RBIs. Porcello went 6.2 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out five and walking one in a 10-9 defeat to the Blue Jays in his most recent start. David Ortiz (.339, 27 Rs, 15 HRs, 48 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate for the Red Sox, going 2 for 4 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 currently not available. Within its division, Baltimore has a record of 13-12 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. 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 10-7 against AL East foes. 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 .296 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.
Predictions: SU Winner – BOS
Notes
Boston has won 65% (17-9) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Baltimore has won 71% (15-6) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Red Sox are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded four strikeouts. The Orioles have a record of 3-3 when opponents’ pitchers have four strikeouts or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Orioles are 18-4. The Red Sox have a 30-6 record when outhitting opponents.
Boston tops the league in runs with 317 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top half at 14th with 231.
Ranking 16th, Baltimore is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 164 this season. Boston ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 182.
When the Orioles hit at least one home run, they are 23-10, well-matched with the Red Sox who are 25-15 when hitting one or more homers.
