Mike Wright (1-2, 6.23 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (13-8) meet Carlos Rodon (1-2, 4.05 ERA) and the Chicago White Sox (16-7) in the second of a four-game series at Camden Yards. The Orioles won the last game 10-2, and Baltimore leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 29 and will air on CSCh and MASN.
In his last start, Wright pitched 6.1 innings, giving up five runs and striking out four in a 6-1 loss to the Royals. Manny Machado (.333, 19 Rs, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with three runs, one home run, and five RBIs. The White Sox were victorious the last time Rodon pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.2 innings, allowing two runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 4-3 victory over the Rangers. Todd Frazier (.236, 11 Rs, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Baltimore has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Orioles rank fourth in the majors in home runs with 31. Transitioning to the Baltimore defense and pitching staff, teams routinely struggle to score runs against the Orioles, who allow an AL-low 2.3 runs per home game.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Chicago pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They have a WHIP of 1.083, third best in the MLB.
So far this season, the Orioles are 1-0 against the White Sox.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
The Orioles are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The White Sox have a 7-3 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the White Sox are 1-7. The Orioles have a 3-5 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 15th in home runs, Chicago has hit 21 this season. Baltimore ranks fourth with 31 home runs.
Ranking 20th, Chicago is in the bottom half of the league in hits, notching 7.96 per game. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at eighth with 9.05.
Baltimore ranks at the top of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage of .000. Chicago ranks near the bottom at 24th with an OPS of .687.
The White Sox are 5-4 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Orioles are 10-3 when they allow at least one homer.
